Addiction & Mental Health Counsellor 1ft

3 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada St Joseph's Care Group Full time

**Bargaining Unit: UNIFOR-SMITH**
**Status: Full Time**
**Department: Youth Addictions Program**
**Site: Sister Margaret Smith Centre**
**Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights including Weekends**
**Rate of pay: $37.478 - $47.745 per hour**

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform assessments, case management, and counselling services for individuals facing substance abuse issues within the youth population.
- Conduct informative presentation to youth, families, and community partners regarding addiction services, prevention, and available resources.
- Work closely with the Youth Treatment team to provide comprehensive addiction services, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with the community organizations to address the specific needs of vulnerable populations.
- Potential involvement in both outpatient and live-in treatment programs within Sister Margaret Smith Centre.
- Primary work during regular business hours with occasional evening and weekend programming.

**Qualifications**:

- A Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent from an accredited University
- Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- A minimum of three years of clinical work experience with youth facing substance use difficulties.
- Direct experience in crisis intervention, intense group work, and case management.
- Knowledge of substance abuse theory, harm reduction models, and related mental health issues.
- Strong oral and written cummunication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Understanding of Indigenous Culture and Northern communities.
- Training or demonstrated understanding of trauma and crisis intervention models is an asset.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A valid Ontario Driver's License and a clean driver's abstract.
- Demonstrated consistent attendance at work.

**CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
- At St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG), our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our clients and communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, diverse race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, family status, religion, disability, and socioeconomic status, to help address under-representation and foster greater inclusivity and belonging at SJCG.

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage in the selection process.

Please note that bargaining unit applicants will be considered prior to other applicants in accordance with the terms of the applicable collective agreement.



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