Addictions Counsellor, Youth - Georgetown, Canada - ADAPT

ADAPT

Verified Company

Georgetown, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

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.

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POSITION:
Youth Concurrent Community Liaison

HOURS:
Mainly evenings (until 8:30)

This position will be classified as a 1.0 FTE
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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 interesting role, with excellent worklife balance._

SUMMARY

Delivers clinical concurrent disorders services to youth in Halton Hills by providing clinical assessments and developing and implementing clinically sound treatment plans; connecting clients to other community services as required; maintains client records; represents ADAPT with community groups, as requested.

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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 client's needs
Provides clients with support specific to life skills, daily living skills, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and prevention, budgeting assistance, and community integration
Conducts group sessions as required
Refers clients to other appropriate support services and agencies according to the client's needs
Provides consultative services to community agencies, professionals or individuals as required
Conducts case conferences/consultation with treatment providers, including physicians, other community organizations and other significant person, as deemed appropriate
Advocates on behalf of clients
Maintains current information on community resources
Maintains a collaborative working relationship with Halton substance abuse and mental health agencies
Maintains accurate and complete clinical records and service tracking data
Provides all reporting as required by the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF)
Provides in all reviews conducted by the Region of Halton pertaining to the HRCIF
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
Provides other services according to the conditions of the program funding
Participates in committees as required
Participates in clinical supervision 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;

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Registered Social Service Worker is an asset;
Nonviolent crisis intervention, first aid, CPR and ASIST certification are assets;
GAINS certification is an asset

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

1 year of relevant experience, working with youth up to the age of 24;
Experience in: Individual, family, and group therapy, community development and networking, record keeping and file management

SKILLS

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 populations in Halton Region that will be served to address disparities in specific services.
Ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
Knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and others.
Knowledge of French language an asset
Proficiency with computer programs and electronic d