Clinician, Concurrent Disorders Program - Oxford

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services•Woodstock, ON

3d•CA$30 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing support to individuals with concurrent substance abuse concerns and Mental Illness within a multi-disciplinary team framework in Oxford County. The Clinician will work closely with the team to offer ongoing support and coverage. The position is full-time and contract-based, ending on August 31, 2026. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months is required.

Requirements

Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months
RPN, RN, or Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology or related field
Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (as an RSW), the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle with at least $2 million in liability insurance to occasionally transport clients
Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting individuals with significant mental health concerns, addiction and counselling experience
Extensive knowledge of Recovery principles
Knowledge of community services in Oxford County
Ability to develop short-term treatment plans in conjunction with the individual
Ability to advocate for and coordinate service access with clients
Crisis Management/Intervention Skills
Knowledge of Narrative Practices in Single session therapy
Knowledge of the Recovery model
Knowledge of attributes of serious mental illness and pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of mental illness
Knowledge of Legal system
Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Development Disability
Treatment of Addictions
First Aid & CPR
Bilingual both official languages, preferred

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ mental, physical and emotional functional abilities and needs and investigates client’s present resources
Provide crisis support and crisis prevention planning
Devise a treatment plan with the client, establishing goals to meet determined needs
Provides skill teaching, concrete counselling, and support to clients to assist in goal achievement
Work in collaboration with partners to provide timely interventions
Provide discharge planning
Complete required documentation related to clients as per the organization’s standards, discipline-specific guidelines and standards and PHIPA legislation
Ensure that confidential program/caseload information and material is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the organization’s policy