Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Multi-Site (Primary Location: Waterford Hospital)

Addictions Counsellor I
Mental Health and Addictions - Harm Reduction
Permanent Full-time
28547POS
Hours Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 150 hours within a designated 4 week period (by mutual agreement)
Salary CG-39 ($40.07 - $48.73 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0005637
Posted Date 2025-01-20
Closing Date 2025-01-27
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 Harm Reduction Services. The Addictions Counsellor I works in collaboration with the Harm Reduction Team.

The Addictions Counsellor I is a specialized clinical position that provides harm reduction and 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 Harm Reduction and Acute Care team members in providing education and in-service in best practice approaches.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed 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 is required.

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