Residential Addiction Therapist

5 days ago

Cornwall, Canada Cornwall Community Hospital Full time

About the Role

The Residential Addiction Counsellor will work within CCH operated residential facilities, observing and managing client behaviours, and identifying potential mental health concerns for further follow-up. This role requires evidence-based interactions with clients, incorporating a multidisciplinary approach. The counsellor will ensure thorough documentation for clinical management and risk reduction, collaborating with other professionals to provide ongoing treatment and enhance life skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide addiction and mental health counselling services to clients in a residential setting
  • Observe and manage client behaviours, identifying potential mental health concerns
  • Collaborate with other professionals to provide ongoing treatment and enhance life skills
  • Ensure thorough documentation for clinical management and risk reduction
  • Develop and maintain a non-judgmental approach to clients

Requirements

  • 2-year college diploma in a social service-related field
  • 2 years' experience in addiction and mental health counselling
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • Valid first aid and CPR C certification
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Current suicide intervention training
  • Basic cooking and cleaning skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Strong team orientation
  • Knowledge of treatment modalities specific to addictions and mental health

Assets

  • Certification in Addiction Therapy/counselling
  • Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification
  • Familiarity with the Health Equity Impact Assessment and Safewards Model and Trauma Informed Care
  • Current with CCH Mandatory Training including Caregivers as Partner and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Working Knowledge of Harm Reduction Strategies inclusive of Safe Medication Practices, Naloxone Administration, Opiate Agonist Therapy

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