Community Support Counselor - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Details:

Department:
Concurrent Disorders - Outpatient Services

Employee Type:
Temporary, Part Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 26 weeks

Union:

OPSEU

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule:

Work Days:
Monday to Friday

Time of Day:
Days, Evenings

Shift:
Rotating, 7.5 hour, 10 hour

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 08/08/23

Closing Date: 15/08/23 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description:

Temporary Assignment - Approximately 26 Weeks

The Concurrent Disorders program provides a holistic treatment approach for individuals that are experiencing both addiction and mental health issues.

The program is designed to meet the unique treatment needs of individuals that require expertise in both addictions and mental health treatment.

An integrated care model ensures a seamless integration of psychiatric and substance abuse interventions. Services include assessment, consultation, intensive case management, shared care and capacity building across St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and community partners.

***: The Community Support Counsellor - Addiction Specialist participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary Concurrent Disorders Outpatient Team.

The Community Support Counsellor
Addiction Specialist provides crisis intervention, treatment, rehabilitation and support services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness allowing them to live successfully in the community by demonstrating best practice competencies in psychosocial rehabilitation. The Community Support Counsellor
Addiction Specialist is a primary resource to the team regarding addictions assessments, interventions and programming and contributes generically to the interdisciplinary team in utilizing evidencebased treatment for addictions/concurrent disorders, and demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills. This position works in partnership with the Concurrent Disorder Capacity Building Team and the RAAM Clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology preferred or relevant discipline OR twoyear community college diploma in human services or relevant field required
Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) preferred
Evidence of ongoing advanced addictions education from an accredited educational institution required
Two (2) years recent related experience working in a mental health setting utilizing an evidence informed concurrent disorder framework required
One (1) year specific experience in an addiction treatment or medical setting preferred
Completion of Level 3 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training preferred
Completed of TEACH Tobacco Cessation training preferred
Current First Aid/CPR certification
CPI-Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation) required
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation which includes: Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, and Substitute Decisions Act
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical psychiatry and psychiatric medications
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to access formal and informal community services and resources
Demonstrated competence in evidencebased addiction individual and groupbased counselling techniques and interventions (Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Harm Reduction)
Demonstrated sound understanding of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Demonstrated knowledge of the stages of change model and ability to utilize stage specific interventions
Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective professional and therapeutic relationships with patients
Demonstrated competence in conducting the screening, assessments and tools of patients with addiction and concurrent disorders including the identification of risk factors (i.e. CAGE-AID, GAIN Tool)
Demonstrated skill in the incorporation of evidencebased practice and relevant referrals into addiction/concurrent disorder specific treatment plans
Demonstrated crisis intervention, case management skills and knowledge of behavioral techniques
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problemsolving skills
Demonstrates ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team and ability to work independently as well
Demonstrated computer skills including use of Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize workload
Good work performance and attendance record is required
Valid driver's license, adequate insurance, and consistent access to a reliable vehicle required