Addiction Counsellor

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community • Guelph, ON

2d • CA$25 - CA$30 • Onsite

About The Position

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues. We recognize the role that trauma, marginalization, and oppression play in impacting the wellbeing of those we serve. Grounded in the Therapeutic Community model of treatment, the agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society. Stonehenge delivers long-term, intensive residential treatment services to those whose addiction/concurrent presentations are complex. Many of our clients enter treatment directly from the Federal and Provincial correctional systems. In a Residential treatment environment, the Addiction Counsellor works with individuals who have acute and/or chronic addiction issues and concurrent issues. Our Therapists engage in clinical counselling. As part of our Program, our Counsellors also become part of the overall Community, and engage in community living activities with our residents including mealtimes and recreation activities. Our successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills with individuals and groups (concurrent/complex capable), group facilitation experience, crisis intervention and containment skills. They will also have the ability to understand the dynamics of offender behaviour and assess their needs and risks. This is a fast-paced environment, so excellent time management and organizational skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in working with a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery from substance use.

Requirements

• Completion of a BSW, MSW or other University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services
• Registration with CRPO or OCSWSSW required
• Minimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health
• Valid G Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater)
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Reliable vehicle/own transportation – not on a bus route
• CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
• Mandatory on call duty, on a rotational basis
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
• Must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Centres) within an hour of notification, when on call

Nice To Haves

• experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
• Certified Addictions Counsellor or equivalent an asset
• Previous experience in residential treatment an asset
• Previous experience with correctional clients and knowledge of institutionalization an asset
• Food Handlers Certification an asset
• Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy, and psycho-educational programming/services
• Develop individual treatment and risk mitigation plans with residents and complete required assessments, reports and documentation
• Utilize evidence-informed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, CBT and DBT
• Attend both clinical and administrative meetings
• Monitor resident progress and coordinate resident treatment
• Provide Clinical Consultation to Therapeutic Community team
• Participate in program development & evaluation and complete statistics
• On a rotational basis, provides on-call services during evenings and weekends
• Respond to crisis and urgent situations
• Liaise with family members, correctional and community agencies as required
• Participate in program development activities as required
• Involvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS
• In accordance with a Therapeutic Community Treatment Model, make decisions with a team-based approach
• Support referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate

Benefits

• Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
• Paid breaks
• Excellent health/dental benefits (no employee co-pay)
• Paid wellness days
• RRSP matching incentive
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available
• Professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level