Counsellor, Problem Gambling & Behavioural Addictions

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services•St. Thomas, ON

6d•CA$30 - CA$37•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a front-line, clinical position providing initial intake, screening, assessment, and community treatment to groups and individuals experiencing addiction and mental health concerns. This position is primarily geared to individuals with concerns related to gambling, technology and hypersexuality, however experience in the substance use field is also required to support individual with co-occurring concerns. This counsellor will provide services in the Thames Valley region primary in London and Elgin County.

Requirements

College diploma or University degree in a related field, such as BSW, psychology, or post-graduate diploma in addiction or equivalent (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
Current registration and in good standing with an appropriate college (OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO)
Experience working with individuals with problem gambling and behavioral addiction concerns, experience and comfort working with clientele with hypersexuality concern
Valid Driver’s License: minimum G2 class required
Access to a vehicle required for personal transportation
Ability to attend work regularly
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months

Nice To Haves

Current certification in First Aid/CPR or willingness to complete within first 3 months of employment preferred
ASIST trained
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trained
Clinical work experience ideally in addiction treatment including intake services
Interdisciplinary experience in the following sectors: child welfare, medical, mental health, violence against women
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Excellent knowledge of community resources in the region relevant to clients
Working knowledge of mental health and addiction assessment, treatment, intervention, and support tools and strategies
Familiarity with a Harm Reduction approach to client engagement and treatment
Comfort and skill with public speaking and group facilitation
Strong ability to work collaboratively with community service providers
Proficiency with computers, smart phones, variety of software programs including presentation technology
Familiar with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other video conferencing technology
Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
Crisis intervention and prevention
Ability to recognize and diffuse potential conflict situations
Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
Knowledge of WHMIS, fire, health and safety procedures
Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Responsibilities

Provide client-centered care from a harm reduction approach
Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
Share in the provision of Entry / First Contact / Intake Services
Provide assessment, treatment planning, referral, advocacy, preliminary case management, community treatment and education as appropriate to people who have concerns about their own behavioral addiction concerns or someone else’s. Counselling may be on an individual or group basis.
Participate in the facilitation of community treatment groups as needed and appropriate.
Provide the above-mentioned clinical services in satellite offices and other locations as designated and needed.
Manage and meet targets for a clinical caseload and maintain direct service requirements.
Engage in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner. On occasion, these services may be provided outside of regular office hours.
Attend site meetings; Annual General Meeting and periodically scheduled strategic planning and team building events.
Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
Support and participate in the quality enhancement activities of the team and agency.
Actively participate in both individual and group supervision
Provide addiction counselling in a community-based setting, with a primary focus on behavioural addictions, while also delivering evidence-informed support to clients experiencing substance use concerns in alignment with core program responsibilities.