Concurrent Disorders Counsellor - Toronto, Canada - The Salvation Army: Homestead - The Alice M. Walter House

The Salvation Army: Homestead - The Alice M. Walter House

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Counsellor role
Group Facilitation
Teaching Classes

- example: Anger Management-one evening per week

Oneonone Counselling
Development of treatment plans based on clientcentered recovery goals
Assessment & Referral
Networking with community agencies
Crisis/Conflict Intervention
Recordkeeping
Discharge Planning
Continuing Care Followup
Team Consultation and Decision-Making
Case Management skills
Weekly evening work required

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

Undergraduate degree within the Human Services field, postgraduate degree in the mental health field, with eligibility to register with a Provincially regulated College
Minimum 3 years' experience working in the addiction/mental health sector preferred
Understanding of the continuum of addiction and concurrent disorders
Knowledge and experience in women centered substance abuse counselling interventions / treatment models
Knowledge and experience in social determinates of health and trauma informed care
Knowledge and experience with concurrent disorders
Knowledge of culturally competent practices
Maintain client records / files according to agency standards
Knowledge and experience in addiction assessments, individual and group counselling and case management (or Gain Q3 tool)
The ability to work individually and as part of a team
The ability to work collaboratively with community partners
Knowledge and experience with data management systems, particularly Catalyst
Training and experience in the delivery of program in the following areas:

Ø Relapse Prevention

Ø Life Skills

Ø Mental Health Recovery skills

Ø First Aid/CPR

Ø Crisis/conflict management

Ø Pharmacology

Ø Client assessment

Ø Discharge planning

Demonstrated ability to provide effective:

Ø One-on-one counselling

Ø Support group facilitation

Ø Classroom teaching

Awareness of issues around and experience in dealing with:

Ø Concurrent disorders

Ø The marginalized population

Ø Spiritual issues in recovery

Ø Harm Reduction Strategies and resources

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Ø Has excellent communication skills

Ø Has an appreciation for diversity

Ø Possesses good judgment and problem solving skills

Ø Is committed to professional development

Ø Is able to effectively network in the community

Ø 40 hours per week - Monday through Friday

Ø 3 month probationary period

Ø Able to work within a union

Please note:
Applications will be reviewed as received. Interviews and selection may commence prior to the posted deadline. Positions will be filled as soon as possible - not necessarily after the posted deadline.

Salary is per CBA - Role is unionized

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$21.44 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masking within the workplace, all staff must be fully vaccinated, other PPE available for staff and clients, covid screening and other health precautions

Application question(s):