Addiction Counsellor - Guelph, Canada - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues.

We recognize the role that trauma, marginalization, and oppression play in impacting the wellbeing of those we serve.

Grounded in the Therapeutic Community model of treatment, the agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society.

Stonehenge delivers long-term, intensive residential treatment services to those whose addiction/concurrent presentations are complex. Many of our clients enter treatment directly from the Federal and Provincial correctional systems.
- "We believe that every individual has the capacity to grow and contribute to society"_

About the Role:

In a Residential treatment environment, the Addiction Counsellor works with individuals who have acute and/or chronic addiction issues and concurrent issues.

Our Therapists engage in clinical counselling.

As part of our Program, our Counsellors also become part of the overall Community, and engage in community living activities with our residents including mealtimes and recreation activities.

Stonehenge is one of only two funded Therapeutic Communities in Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in working with a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery from substance use.

Hours of Work:

Days (7:30am to 5:30pm)
Monday to Thursday
Additional oncall responsibilities (on a rotational basis), therefore some evening, weekend and/or overnight work may be required to support the staff team

Why Work for Us?

Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff

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Longer shifts - shorter work week:

Paid breaks
Excellent health/dental benefits (no employee copay)
Paid wellness days
RRSP matching incentive
Employee and Family Assistance Program available
Professional development opportunities
An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery
Stonehenge is proud to be a learning environment professional development opportunities available

Qualifications:

Completion of a BSW, MSW or other University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services
Registration with CRPO or OCSWSSW required
Minimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
Certified Addictions Counsellor or equivalent an asset
Previous experience in residential treatment an asset
Previous experience with correctional clients and knowledge of institutionalization an asset
Food Handlers Certification an asset
Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
Valid G Driver's License for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater)
Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
Reliable vehicle/own transportation not on a bus route
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Mandatory on call duty, on a rotational basis
Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
Must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Centres) within an hour of notification, when on call

Role Overview:

Provide group therapy, and psychoeducational programming/services
Develop individual treatment and risk mitigation plans with residents and complete required assessments, reports and documentation
Utilize evidenceinformed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, CBT and DBT
Attend both clinical and administrative meetings
Monitor resident progress and coordinate resident treatment
Provide Clinical Consultation to Therapeutic Community team
Participate in program development & evaluation and complete statistics
On a rotational basis, provides oncall services during evenings and weekends
Respond to crisis and urgent situations
Liaise with family members, correctional and community agencies as required
Participate in program development activities as required
Involvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS
In accordance with a Therapeutic Community Treatment Model, make decisions with a teambased approach
Support referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate

Applications will be accepted until July 25, 2023 at 4pm.
We look forward to meeting you

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request._