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Addictions Counsellor I

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40,07 $ - 48,73 $ / heure
Temps plein
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Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Waterford Hospital

Addictions Counsellor I
Mental Health and Addictions - Community Health - ACT Team 2
Temporary Full-time (Until April 12, 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 VAC0004678
Posted Date 2024-12-03
Closing Date 2024-12-10
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.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

Numéro de concours: 225175323
Site Web d'entreprise: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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À propos NL Health Services

À propos NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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