Addictions Counsellor

1 day ago


Toronto, Canada Addiction Rehab Toronto Full time

**Addiction Rehab Toronto is seeking an Addictions and Mental Health Counsellor**

**This is a relief staff position with potential for permanent employment.**

This position will include the following duties, but not limited to:

- Maintain appropriate record keeping, and complete intake and discharge forms as needed
- Maintain a safe, healthy and therapeutic environment for all residents

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide appropriate professional understanding and intervention in response to emotional, behavioural, physical needs of clients
- Maintain established routines and procedures within the facility
- Assist residents to establish and achieve individualized goals
- Maintains confidentiality of residents
- Fosters positive relationships with community programs and individuals as necessary
- Provides support to all agency program areas as requested
- Participates in shift change and staff meetings as required, shares information in a respectful, non-judgmental manner.
- Exercises good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information
- Completes all necessary documentation, including written records/reports
- Performs other organizational duties as assigned.
- Learn and understand health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and comply with them.

**Qualifications**
- Education: Addiction and Mental Health Diploma and Certification Required
- Certification: (CCAC, ICADC or in the process of applying)
- 2-5 years’ experience working with people with addictions and mental health
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in telephone and in-person counselling
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Trauma informed intervention training’
- Member of a professional body, with intent to become part of professional body
- First Aid Certification

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Counselling: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- (CCAC, ICADC or in the process of applying) (required)

Work Location: One location



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