Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Waterford Hospital

Addictions Counsellor I
Mental Health and Addictions - Community Health - ACT Team 2
Temporary, Full-Time (until July 22, 2025, with the possibility of extension)
23632RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12-hour shifts; days, evenings, weekends, on-call)
Salary CG-39 ($40.07 - $48.73 per hour) which includes a negotiated wage adjustment
Competition Number VAC0002777
Posted Date 2024-11-04
Closing Date 2024-11-11
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the treatment of referred clients for Case Management Services. The Addictions Counsellor I works in collaboration with the Case Management Team.

This position works with considerable independence and carries an active caseload and other duties as assigned in the Case Management Program. This position practices using the ACTT Team model of Case Management and receives support on the model from the Clinical Supervisor in Case Management.

The Addictions Counsellor I is a specialized clinical position that provides addictions treatment services to individuals and/or family members. The position is responsible for assessment and treatment including individual and group counselling as well as referral to inpatient treatment. This position will work with other ACTT team members in providing education and in-service in best practice approaches. Treatment would be fully integrated, with a strong focus on concurrent disorders treatment. Must be willing to participate in Doorways shifts as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts objects less than 10 lbs. and rearranges furniture between 10-25 lbs. for group meetings, workshops or presentations.
Occasionally conducts counselling sessions and is required to sit for long periods with limited opportunity to move about. Fine finger/precision work is required on a regular basis. A high level of attentiveness and vigilance is also required when working alone and during counselling sessions to ensure safety or to detect impending danger to self and client. Regularly exposed to time pressures; occasionally exposed to interruptions due to crisis situations.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or a related Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline as determined by the employer is required.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience within the last five (5) in an addictions setting, with a focus in individual, family and group counselling is required.
Current registration with your professional association is required.
Knowledge of best practices, programs, services and community resources.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in a one to one and/or group environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

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