Addictions Counsellor, Youth Problem Gambling and

6 months ago

Burlington, Canada ADAPT Full time

_Become part of the ADAPT team; the team that makes a difference, supports its employees in their career development and creates a positive environment to work in_
- **POSITION: Youth Problem Gambling and Behavioural Addictions Counsellor**_
- **LOCATION**:_This position is part of the ADAPT hybrid model of operations and is a combination of remote work and in-office_
- **This position will be classified as a permanent 1.0FTE**_
- **WHAT'S THERE FOR YOU?**_
- You will work with a fun, cooperative and diverse team. This group will provide you many opportunities to learn from other professions and enhance your skills and abilities when providing services to your clients. It's an interesting role, with excellent work-life balance._
- **SUMMARY**_
- Delivers clinical services to youth experiencing problem gambling and behavioural addictions and/ or substance use concerns by providing clinical assessments and developing and implementing clinically sound treatment plans; maintains client records; represents ADAPT with community groups, as requested._
- **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES**_
- Assesses client needs through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interview
- In consultation with the client, develops an individual treatment plan
- Provides individual and/or group counselling to address clients’ needs
- Completes Addictions 101 program in Maplehurst and Vanier correctional facility
- Participates in and supports, as required, Problem Gambling awareness and education activities within the community
- Makes referrals to other appropriate support services and agencies, as needed
- Conducts appropriate case management services
- Provides consultative services to community agencies, professionals or individuals, as required
- Maintains accurate and complete clinical records and service tracking data according to guidelines established by ADAPT, the MOHLTC and/or the funding agency
- Participates in clinical supervision sessions
- Assists in the promotion of ADAPT and its programs to other agencies and the general public
- Participates in meetings as required
- Provides input into the operational and strategic planning related to ADAPT programs as required
- **EDUCATION**_
- University degree/diploma in Social Work/ Social Service and/or Health related field plus Addiction Studies certification, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- **LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS**_
- Professional registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and designation of Social Service Worker an asset
- Non-violent crisis intervention, First Aid, CPR and ASIST certifications are assets
- GAIN certification an asset
- **RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE**_
- 1-2 years counselling experience, including working experience with youth up to the age of 24, in the area of addictions and mental health
- Experience in:

- Individual, family, and group therapy
- Community development and networking
- Record keeping and file management
- Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work
- Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change
- **REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**_
- Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories (with an emphasis on harm-reduction), mental health, concurrent disorders and community resources is required
- Broad knowledge of behavioural and process addictions theories
- Knowledge of duty to report and duty to obtain consent from minors
- Familiarity with community services and resources
- Strong communication and active listening
- Ability to: function independently, maintain effective working relationships with others, work effectively under pressure or deadlines and work outside regular office hours as required, use good judgement to make sound decisions
- Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapport building with clients
- Experienced sense and awareness of ethical boundaries and clinical reporting obligations
- Good organizational skills
- Active time management and scheduling
- Ability to effectively present complex clinical information in writing and verbally
- Experience with client data entry system such as Catalyst is preferred
- **COMPUTER SKILLS**_
- Proficiency with computer programs and electronic database(s)
- Knowledge of Catalyst an asset
- **WORK CONDITIONS**_
- Work conditions depend on the ADAPT model of operations, and may, but do not have to, include a combination of remote and in-person work arrangement_
- Working remotely from home-office
- Working in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
- Community: public places and partners’ facilities
- Flexible hours
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Various physical actions of mobility are required (mínimal lifting, sitting for periods of time, moderate wrist motions)
- **PERSONALITY TRAITS**_
- Ability to resolve problems involvin

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