Substance Use Therapist Ottawa

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RIDEAUWOOD ADDICTION AND FAMILY SERVICES Full time
Adult Addictions Counsellor Job Description

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Reports To: Manager, Adult Services

Job Status: Two (2) Full-Time Temporary Positions (37.5 hours per week)

Estimated Annual Salary Range: $59,782 to $65,096 based on 38 hours/week and a minimum of $28.91/hour.

We are currently seeking experienced Substance Use Therapists who will work in a full-time term capacity until March 31, 2025.

About the Role
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide clinical practice and interventions relating to intake, assessment, education, treatment, consultation, and referral for clients who are currently experiencing, or are affected by problems related to substance use.
  • Deliver individual counselling, group counselling and psychoeducational groups to clients, both in short-term & long-term capacities.
  • Collaborate with clients who present with multiple and complex problems, including challenges with substance use, concurrent addiction and mental health issues, trauma including PTSD, legal problems, unemployment and limited income, medical problems, and limitations imposed by restrictions in access to other socio-economic determinants of health.
  • Implement Rideauwood's framework and standards, using both harm reduction and abstinence-focused models based on the client's needs.
  • Evaluate client progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as required. Provide feedback and support to clients.
  • Accept and make referrals to outside agencies.
  • Contribute to community presentations and meetings.
  • Develop and deliver training activities for partner agencies acting as a knowledge broker and content expert.
  • Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development and training as required.
  • Participate in the training and mentoring of other professionals and students.
  • Contribute actively to administrative and teamwork functions.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed client records and statistics.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
  • Education:
  • A three-year degree in a health or social sciences-related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution; mental health and addictions certification is an asset.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of three years recent related experience.
  • Skill Requirements:
  • Significant understanding of substance use issues, mental health issues, concurrent disorders, problem gambling, and evidence-based treatment practices to address them.
  • Experience in facilitation or co-facilitation of group programming for youth, adult and/or parents is required.
  • Experience working with clients who are experiencing trauma, particularly PTSD, as well as having substance use disorder(s) is essential.
  • Thorough knowledge of contemporary assessment and psychosocial counseling techniques, including addiction and mental health issues among youth and communities.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of individual, group, and crisis counseling methods, and case management.
  • Able to provide culturally competent service to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is essential.
  • Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations, including threats of self-harm or harm to others.
  • Familiarity with mental health and trauma and how they relate to addictions.
  • Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community.
  • Knowledge of legislation applicable in job responsibilities.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with computers, including Microsoft Office tools.
  • Registration and/or certification with appropriate professional college or licensing body is desired.
  • Able and willing to work within regular office hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record/Vulnerable Person Check.
  • Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.

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