Addictions Counsellor, Concurrent Disorders - Burlington, Canada - ADAPT

ADAPT

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Burlington, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Become part of the ADAPT team; the team that makes a difference, supports its employees in their career development and creates a positive environment to work in.

POSITION:
Concurrent Disorders Counsellor

LOCATION:
This position is part of the ADAPT hybrid model of operation and is a combination of remote work and in-office (Burlington ON)/ community/ clients' homes work

This position will be classified as a permanent 1.0FTE

WHAT'S THERE FOR YOU?
You will work with a fun, cooperative and diverse team.

This group will provide you many opportunities to learn from other professions and enhance your skills and abilities when providing services to your clients.

It's an extremely interesting and unique role, with excellent work-life balance.

SUMMARY:

Delivers clinical counselling services to clients with concurrent disorders by providing clinical assessments and developing and implementing clinically sound treatment plans; maintains client records according to guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC); provides statistical and anecdotal input for the evaluation of ADAPT programs as required; represents ADAPT with community groups, as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- assesses client needs through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interviews
- in consultation with the Client, develops an individual Treatment Plan for the Client
- provides individual and/or group counselling to address the Clients' needs
- provides counselling to loved ones of individuals living with a concurrent disorder
- conducts group sessions as required
- refers Clients to other appropriate support services and agencies according to the Clients' needs
- conducts appropriate case management services with respect to the Client's treatment plan
- participates in the harm reduction supplies distribution program according to ADAPT's policies
- provides consultative services to community agencies, professionals or individuals as required
- maintains accurate and complete clinical records and service tracking data according to guidelines established by ADAPT, the MOHLTC and/or the funding agency
- assists in the promotion of ADAPT and its programs to other agencies and the general public
- participates in meetings as required
- provides input into the operational and strategic planning related to ADAPT programs as required
- assists in maintaining a high level of open and effective communications within the organization
- provides other services according to the conditions of program funding
- participates in committees as required
- participates in community education and public awareness initiatives as required
- may provide services to Probation & Parole clients (Refer to the position description for Probation & Parole Counsellor.)
- participates in supervision and performance evaluations and supervision sessions as required;
- participates in professional development activities as required;

EDUCATION

College diploma/ university degree in health or social sciences;
Addictions and Mental Health/ Concurrent Disorders postgraduate diploma is an asset equivalent combination of experience and education

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALS

Registered Social Service Worker is an asset;
GAINS certification is an asset;
Nonviolent crisis intervention, First Aid, CPR and ASIST certifications are assets;

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

35 years counselling experience in addictions/ concurrent disorders or a related field
Experience in supervision or management of staff an asset;
Experience in: individual, family, and group therapy, community development and networking, record keeping and file management, basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work, managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change;

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, mental illness, and community resources
Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work
Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change
Strong communication and active listening is required
Ability to effectively present complex clinical information in writing and verbally
Ability to read and understand documentation such as operating instructions, procedures manuals and complex clinical reports
Ability to: function independently, maintain effective working relationships with others, work effectively under pressure or deadlines and work outside regular office hours as required, use good judgement to make sound decisions
Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapport building with clients
Experienced sense and awareness of ethical boundaries and clinical reporting obligations
Ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services
Cultural knowledge of key popula