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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**: Adult Addictions Counsellor

**LOCATION**: This position is part of the ADAPT hybrid model of operation and is a combination of remote work and in-office/ community/ partner sites work

**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 counselling services to Clients by providing clinical assessments and developing and implementing clinically sound treatment plans; maintains client records according to guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC); provides statistical and anecdotal input for the evaluation of ADAPT programs as required; represents ADAPT with community groups, as requested.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- assesses client needs through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interviews;
- in consultation with the Client, develops an individual treatment plan for the client;
- provides individual and/or group counselling to address the clients’ needs;
- conducts group sessions as required;
- refers clients to other appropriate support services and agencies according to the clients’ needs;
- conducts appropriate case management services with respect to the client’s treatment plan;
- 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;
- 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;
- assists in maintaining a high level of open and effective communications within the organization;
- provides other services according to the conditions of program funding;
- participates in committees as required;
- participates in community education and public awareness initiatives as required;
- participates in performance evaluations as required;
- participates in clinical supervision sessions as required;
- participates in professional development activities as required;
- may provide services to Probation and Parole clients

**EDUCATION**
- College diploma/ university degree in health or social sciences;
- Addictions and Mental Health/ Concurrent Disorders post-graduate diploma is an asset;
**LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS**
- Registered Social Service Worker is an asset;
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
- ASIST training or equivalent is required.
- CPI training is required.
- GAINS certification is an asset.

**RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE**
- 2 years of relevant experience;
- Experience in: Individual, family, and group therapy; Community development and networking; Record keeping and file management

**SKILLS**:

- Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work
- Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change
- Strong communication and active listening is required
- Ability to effectively present complex clinical information in writing and verbally
- Ability to read and understand documentation such as operating instructions, procedures manuals and complex clinical reports.
- Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, mental illness, and community resources.
- 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
- Active time management and scheduling
- Proficiency with computer programs and electronic database(s)

**PERSONALITY TRAITS**
- Communication:

- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the community and employees at all levels within the organization.
- Strong active listening skills.
- Ability to effectively present complex information in writing and verbally.
- Ability to read and understand documentation such as operating instructions, procedures manuals and complex clinical reports.
- Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapport building with clients and colleagues;
- Reasoning Ability:

- Ability to deal effectively with ‘people’ and administrati