Addictions Counsellor

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada's leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. We are proud to showcase our achievement as a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada's Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

We utilize a person-and family-centered care (PFCC) approach, which recognizes the importance of family in a patient's life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Integrated Care Solutions - NRIO, a division of Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., is seeking a qualified Addictions Counsellor, who will work with the interdisciplinary team at ICS NRIO to provide support to clients within residential rehabilitation programs, hospital partnerships, and/or community-based settings. This role focuses on individuals experiencing substance use and addiction challenges that are associated with, exacerbated by, or resulting from neurological impairments and/or acquired brain injuries (ABI). The Addictions Counsellor will be responsible for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating in-person therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and recovery goals. 

Please note, as this is a consultant position, there is no minimum guaranteed hours of work.

• Education / Licenses / Certification

  • Post-secondary degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, along with relevant certifications in addiction counseling, substance use, mental health
  • Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) 
  • Strong knowledge of substance use, concurrent disorders, and recovery principles
  • Standard First-Aid + CPR-C
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

• Experience

  • Minimum 3 years working as an Addictions Counsellor 
  • Experience in trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, and crisis intervention
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
    

• Other Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English
    
    

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the severity and nature of a client's addiction
• Identify co-occurring mental health issues and readiness for treatment
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs
• Use evidence-based approaches 
• Teach coping strategies, stress management techniques, and life skills
• Educate clients and their families about addiction and recovery
• Provide input on medication-assisted treatment when appropriate
• Track client progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
• Help clients recognize triggers and develop relapse prevention strategies
• Refer clients to community resources and support groups
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care
• Maintain detailed case notes and documentation
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory requirements
• Prepare required reports and attend case conferences within identified timelines
• Remain current on clinical best-practices and evidence-based interventions
• ICS NRIO is committed to complying with Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) SABS related Service Provider Licensing Legislation
• Regulations and Ethical Business Standards as mandated by Bill 65. The Addictions Counsellor's commitment is demonstrated through adherence to policies developed for: 
  o    The role and authority of the Principal Representative  
  o    Honesty and transparency in requesting MVA funding 
  o    Honesty and transparency in financial practices 
  o    Records management 
  o    Duty to follow other FSRA guidelines and regulations 
  o    Communications with stakeholders 
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties; responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discuss same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Complete other tasks as requested
  

Ready to join us?  If you are a keen individual looking for an opportunity in an exciting, interactive and dynamic environment, you have found it with Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions – NRIO

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.