Overnight Addiction Counsellor

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Overnight Addictions Counsellor will be responsible for resident care and treatment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop individual treatment plans with residents and complete required reports, documentation and assessments.
- Attend meetings, both clinical and administrative.
- Monitor resident progress, coordinate resident care and complete required documentation.
- Use a team based approach to decision making in accordance with the Freedom From Addiction Treatment Model.
- Participate in program development and evaluation, attend meetings and complete statistics.
- On a rotational basis, provide on-call services during evenings and weekends.
- Conduct educational presentations with residents as required.
- Respond to crisis and urgent situations.
- Must be willing to work overnights and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a residential treatment facility.
- Must be an excellent team player, punctual, reliable and mature.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent group facilitation, containment and crisis intervention skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to function well within a fast-paced environment.
- Valid G drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Current Police Vulnerable Screening Sector.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate.

Required Education:

- Diploma/Certificate in a relevant field of study
- Preferably a Member of the CACCF or equivalent with a governing body

Required Experience:

- 1 year Residential Treatment or more

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 - 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- This position is overnights only so must be able to work out vernoght shifts

**Experience**:

- Addiction counselling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person