Youth Addictions Counsellor

**ADAPT (Halton Alcohol Drug and Gambling Assessment Prevention and Treatment Services) is one of the largest and most diversified treatment agencies in Ontario. We **offer a full spectrum of services to clients experiencing concerns with addictions, mental health or concurrent disorders, as well as to their families and loved ones.**

Become part of the ADAPT team; the team that makes a difference, supports its employees in their career development and creates a positive environment to work in.

We are hiring for one (1) **Transitional Aged Youth Counsellor (Intensive Addictions Case Manager).**

**TERM**:1.0FTE, permanent

**LOCATION: hybrid **(in-personHalton outreach and remote)

**SUMMARY**:Delivers clinical services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), ages 16 - 24, by providing clinical assessments and developing and implementing clinically sound treatment plans. This position provides intensive case management support in an outreach model of service. The counsellor works directly/cooperatively with the ADAPT TAY Manager and team as well as with TAY Project Partners and a wide range of service providers, to increase service integration for transitional aged youth.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- provides specialized assessments to Transitional Aged Youth, or to collateral clients associated with the youth, through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interviews; GAIN certification is an asset;
- in consultation with the Client, develops an individual Treatment Plan for the Client;
- provides individual, couples, family and/or group counselling to address the Clients’ needs;
- conducts group sessions as required. DBT skills training is an asset;
- refers Clients to other appropriate support services and agencies according to the Clients’ needs, with specific attention to supporting referrals between youth and adult mental health and addictions services;
- participates in multi-agency TAY consultations and all related TAY committees;
- conducts appropriate follow up with respect to the Client’s treatment plan;
- provides consultative services to community agencies, professionals or individuals as required;
- maintains accurate and complete client records according to guidelines established by the MOHLTC or the funding agency;
- assists in the promotion of ADAPT and its programs to other agencies and the general public;
- participates in meetings as required;
- provides input into the operational and strategic planning related to ADAPT programs as required;
- assists in maintaining a high level of open and effective communications within the organization;
- provides other services according to the conditions of program funding;
- participates in committees as required;
- participates in community education and public awareness initiatives as required, with specific focus on items related to TAY clients and services;
- participates in performance evaluations as required;
- participates in clinical supervision sessions as required;
- participates in professional development activities as required;
**SKILLS**:

- Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, mental illness, and community resources;
- Strong communication and active listening;
- Ability to: function independently, maintain effective working relationships with others, work effectively under pressure or deadlines and work outside regular office hours as required, use good judgment to make sound decisions;
- Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapport building with clients;
- Experienced sense and awareness of ethical boundaries and clinical reporting obligations;
- Good organizational skills;
- Active time management and scheduling;
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and employees at all levels of the organization;
- Ability to effectively present complex clinical information in writing and verbally;
- Proficiency with computer programs and electronic database(s);

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- University degree in a related field plus Addiction Studies certification;
- At least 2 years working experience with youth and young adults in the area of addictions or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Registration with a professional college/ regulatory body is considered an asset;
- GAIN certification and DBT skills training are all considered assets;
- Experience in:

- Individual, family, and group therapy
- Community development and networking
- Record keeping and file management
- Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and

group work
- Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change
- Regular access to a dependable vehicle is required.
- Must undergo police records check
- At ADAPT, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, environment that is free of discrimin