Counsellor (COAP), Addiction Medicine

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

3d•CA$27 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

The Counsellors in the Community Opioid Addictions Program (COAP) will work with existing community services to provide coordinated, collaborative, community-based health and social services from an interdisciplinary, integrated and holistic perspective for people with opioid addiction; prioritizing pregnant women and people living with HIV and or Hepatitis C and including people with poly-substance use and/or concurrent disorders. Providing client-centred care from a harm reduction approach, this front-line position will engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers. Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

Requirements

College Diploma or University Degree in a related field, preferably BSW 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)
Valid Driver’s License: minimum G2 class out job duties
Access to a vehicle required for personal transportation
Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

CPI and ASSIST Trained
Training to administer Naloxone
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (as an RSW, SSW), the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Responsibilities

Provide client-centred care from a harm reduction approach
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizations
Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about opioid treatments and trends in the opioid/drug abusing population
Seek out and engage individuals with opioid addiction, including people already receiving substitution therapy (methadone maintenance treatment, suboxone treatment, etc.) who require additional medical, social, and psychological supports to improve overall health
Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
Provide education, referrals and clinical support for people with opioid addiction and related problems in a coordinated, collaborative, interdisciplinary, integrated and holistic perspective
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.
Manage indirect services and administrative duties.
Be available for evening clinical work during regular office hours and on occasion outside of regular hours as needed and when appropriate.
Assist with drug screening tests and clinic support
Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols
Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor.