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Job DescriptionThe Addiction Counsellor will work in partnership with the Osler Addiction Medicine Service to provide education and support to patients being provided services in the Emergency Department. The Addiction Counsellor will have a role in clinic co-ordination as well as direct patient care. This individual will have ongoing liaison with the crisis intervention team, Emergency Department, Withdrawal Management Centre and outpatient Mental Health staff to determine suitability of patients for addiction medicine consultation.This role will provide the initial and ongoing assessment, treatment planning, brief intervention and counselling to assist the patient in developing skills to manage withdrawal, substance abuse and related problems. Counselling will be patient-centered and culturally appropriate.Accountabilities:Work collaboratively with the Osler Addiction Medicine Consult Service; ensure coordination as well as responsiveness and accessibility of addiction medicine consultation and education on addiction medicineCollaborate with community partners (Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre, Punjabi Community Health Services and Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin) to facilitate referrals to community addiction services as well as other supportive services as requiredFollow up with clients to ensure that seamless linkages are in place to optimize treatment outcomesConduct risk and psychosocial assessments using validated toolsEngage patients, using motivational counselling and other modalities, within a harm reduction and stages of change frameworkProvide individual and group counselling as appropriateEstablish crisis management plans with each client and to provide crisis intervention as necessaryAssist with the development, implementation and evaluation of the programUtilize CATALYST and other required data collection and reporting systemsComplete all client documentation, including referral forms, as required and in a timely mannerParticipate in staff and other meetings, both internal and external as requiredQualificationsUndergraduate degree in counselling in a related field (required)Post-graduate certificate in addiction and or concurrent disordersRegistration with a college that authorizes the practice of psychotherapy is preferred but not required (e.g., College of Social Workers, College of Psychotherapists)Demonstrated screening and assessment skills regarding appropriateness of non-medical withdrawal servicesDemonstrated knowledge and experience of the effects of withdrawal from alcohol and other substancesThree years addiction (concurrent) counselling experienceKnowledge of the substance abuse and gambling treatment system in OntarioExperience working in an addiction medicine setting including knowledge of opioid replacement therapyDemonstrated cultural competence and the ability to support a diverse patient populationDemonstrated skill in addiction assessment and treatmentDemonstrated experience in crisis counselling and motivational interviewingAbility to work independently as well as with multi-disciplinary teams, both internally and externallyKnowledge of French and any other second language is an assetExcellent oral and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent attendance, punctuality and work recordMaintains a valid driver’s license and insurance and has the ability to travel within the central west region or adjacent regions as requiredMust demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationAdditional InformationHours: Currently days/evenings, 8/12 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)SALARY: Minimum: $36.85 per hour Maximum: $47.14 per hour#LI-WD1Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
