Addictions Counsellor

**Job Posting 25-3**

Addiction Counsellor - Full time Permanent and Full time Temporary (1 position each)

**PURPOSE OF POSITION**

The main focus for this position is to provide specialized counselling, education and support services to individuals, and family members as required. The Counsellor helps clients understand and address substance abuse and related problems, including family dynamics, and lifestyle changes. The Counsellor is expected to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals within the organization, and to establish partnerships with related community organizations.

Addictions Counsellors perform _12 Core _Functions in order to be effective and successful: Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counselling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Education, Referral, Consultation and Record Keeping.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To deliver entry services which include inquiry, intake and screening.
- To provide assessment and treatment planning
- To provide treatment services
- To provide case management services
- Performs administration, professional development, and program development activities.
- Further details available in the Job Description.
- Other duties as assigned.

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Humanities (BSW, MSW, BHSc in Addictions, Social Worker Diploma, Diploma in Addictions Treatment and Prevention).
- CACCF credentials or about to write the exam for your CACCF credentials.

**BENEFITS OF BEING A DE NOVO EMPLOYEE**
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Personal Days
- Paid Premiums for shifts worked between 18:00 hrs. and 8:00 hrs.
- Paid Lunch Break
- Comprehensive Health Benefits Plan
- Group RRSP
- On-going Professional Development
- Paid Professional Registration and Credentialing
- Comprehensive On-Boarding Experience
- $3 per Day Home-Cooked Meal Plan
- Free On-Site Parking
- De Novo is accredited with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- De Novo is a member of Addiction Mental Health Ontario
- De Novo is a member of the Ontario Hospital Association
- Clinical, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance positions are unionized members of LiUNA Local 3000

De Novo Treatment Center’s Mission is to provide the highest quality of substance abuse treatment for the Employers, Employees, and Members within the unionized construction industry and their families.

De Novo Treatment Center’s Vision is to be the recognized leader for drug and alcohol treatment in the construction industry of Ontario, and to provide the highest standard of care.

De Novo Treatment Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of Compassion, Diversity, Dignity, Worth, Integrity, Excellence, Continuous Learning, and Teamwork within the workplace.

**The Hiring Committee**

De Novo Treatment Centre

87 Forbes Hill Drive

Huntsville, Ontario

P1H 1R1

Thank you for considering De Novo Treatment Centre as a potential employer.

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Pay: From $30.38 per hour

Work Location: In person