Addictions Counsellor Diploma Senior
About The Position
As a member of the Integrated Outreach Team and Under the general direction of the Manager of Addiction and Integrated Outreach Services and the Clinical Supervisor of Integrated Outreach, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking general services for addiction and mental health by implementing services consistent with the current Provincial Clinical Models for Mental Health and Addition Services and the philosophy, objectives and standards set by the Integrated Outreach Team. Responsibilities will include providing informational programming through individual and group counseling sessions to clients in the community and office setting. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs and implement plans to help clients reach their goals. This position is designated field hours as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Requirements
- A minimum of two years of supervised addictions experience.
- Chemical Dependency diploma
- Addictions Counselling diploma
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic - Communication skills
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
- Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
- Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
Responsibilities
- Provide informational programming through individual and group counseling sessions to clients in the community and office setting.
- Assess individual and group needs and implement plans to help clients reach their goals.
- Restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking general services for addiction and mental health by implementing services consistent with the current Provincial Clinical Models for Mental Health and Addition Services and the philosophy, objectives and standards set by the Integrated Outreach Team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
