Counsellor, Community Opioid Addictions Program - London, Canada - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Counsellor, Addictions - Community Opioid Addictions Program (COAP)
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)

London, Ontario

- Application Deadline: July 12, 2023 -

The Counsellors in the Community Opioid Addictions Program (COAP) will work with existing community services to provide coordinated, collaborative, community-based health and social services from an interdisciplinary, integrated and holistic perspective for people with opioid addiction; prioritizing pregnant women and people living with HIV and or Hepatitis C and including people with poly-substance use and/or concurrent disorders.

Providing client-centred care from a harm reduction approach, this front-line position will engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

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What you'll be making

For this position, rate of pay is based on the individual's professional college registration status:
$28.34 to $31.85 per hour (Regulated Professional Grid), for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSW), CNO (as an RN), COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO

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$23.79 to $27.37 per hour (Regulated Practicing Professional Grid), for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSSW), CNO (as an RPN)
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$22.33 to $25.71 per hour (Practicing Professional Grid), for all those not registered as above

The above are initial rates; with grid increases as per policy

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When you'll work - 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; Schedule may vary according to client and program needs
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What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in health care benefits plan
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Your pension plan

Will be enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Provide client-centred care from a harm reduction approach
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizations
Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about opioid treatments and trends in the opioid/drug abusing population
Seek out and engage individuals with opioid addiction, including people already receiving substitution therapy (methadone maintenance treatment, suboxone treatment, etc.) who require additional medical, social, and psychological supports to improve overall health
Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
Provide education, referrals and clinical support for people with opioid addiction and related problems in a coordinated, collaborative, interdisciplinary, integrated and holistic perspective
Provide the abovementioned clinical services in satellite offices and other locations as designated and needed.
Manage and meet targets for a clinical caseload and maintain direct service requirements.
Manage indirect services and administrative duties.
Be available for evening clinical work during regular office hours and on occasion outside of regular hours as needed and when appropriate.
Assist with drug screening tests and clinic support
Engage in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner. On occasion, these services may be provided outside of regular office hours.
Attend and actively participate in team meetings and case conferencing meetings.
Attend other site meetings; Annual General Meeting and periodically scheduled strategic planning and team building events.
Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols
Support and participate in the quality enhancement activities of the team and agency.
Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor.
Provide coverage for other team members as volunteered/directed.
Be supportive of and an active participant in the constant evolution and growth of the agency

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

_ Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements_
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We require the following qualifications:
_**- Diploma or degree in a related field (
primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e.

original degree/diploma or official transcript):

Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

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We prefer the following qualifications:
_**- Registration with appropriate college preferred

ASIST training
Private space in home required to provide confidential services as needed
Clinical work experience ideally in substance use assessment and treatment including intake and crisis services
Capacity and comfort level dealing with streetinvolved individuals who may exhibit behaviours consistent with their distress, intoxication or other circumstances
Comfort and skill with public speaking and group facilitation
Interdisciplinary experience in t