Addictions Counsellor I

Permanent Full-time

Addictions Counsellor I - Opioid Dependency Treatment Team

Mental Health and Addictions, Stephenville, NL

Duties: To provide advanced community
- based clinical social work intervention to individuals with complex addictions and mental health needs who are receiving opioid dependency treatment. This position is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team which will use evidence-based approaches in the treatment of substance use disorder. These services include, intake, assessment, education, crisis intervention and short-term intervention through individual, family and group work. Also offers counselling to clients presenting with complex mental health needs and providing withdrawal management support. Completes comprehensive assessment, treatment, and follow-up in the context of a mental health and addictions team setting; provides referral and follow-up services for dependent clients to outside agencies both within and outside the province; accepts referrals from various services, provides necessary liaison pertaining to treatment plan and follow-up. The position may also be responsible for the provision of professional education sessions, clinical consultation, community awareness-raising activities, and advocacy and prevention initiatives. This position may require home visits and the use of a private vehicle is required.

Hours of Work: 75 Hours per pay period

0830-1630 Hours. Monday to Friday; Flexible hours are required.

Salary Scale: $37.20 to $41.63 per Hour

Competition Number: WH-203001002

Competition Closing Date: 6 September 2023

Recruiter Name: Megan Mahar

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

A resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest with Western Health. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.