Addiction Counsellor - Penetanguishene, Canada - Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

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Penetanguishene, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION TITLE
Addictions Counsellor

SHIFT TYPE
Monday

Friday (Days)

DEPT/PROGRAM

Acute Assessment/Swing

JOB CLASS
Residential Counsellor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary full-time up to 2 yrs.

RATE OF PAY
$ $35.05

WORK SCHEDULE
37.50 hours weekly as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE
Open

POSTING DATE
March 14th, 2024

HYBRID ELIGIBLE
Yes

NUMBER
1

The Acute Assessment Program - AAP is a thirty-four bed in-patient unit divided into two locations (Swing Unit with 20 acute beds and AAP 14 acute beds in addition, AAP also has 6 Sans Souci Rehabilitation beds).

Both locations have an Extra Care Area (ECA) for patients that require closer observation and extra support. We admit all Form 1 (Application for Psychiatric Assessment) referrals received from Central Region emergency departments. Patients' age range is from 1- geriatrics.

We provide care and support for patients experiencing a situational crisis, difficulty coping, suicidal/ homicidal thoughts, first onset serious mental illness, drug induced psychosis, addiction, schizophrenia, mood disorders, developmental disabilities and dementia.

We are a recovery oriented and strength based service providing short-term admissions for crisis intervention, risk assessment, rapid stabilization, symptom reduction, health promotion and discharge planning.

The Clinical Manager of Swing/Acute Assessment is currently seeking a temporary full-time Addiction Counsellor.

The purpose of this position is to provide assessment, treatment and support for patients who have a co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (concurrent disorders).

Please Note:
This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church St in Penetanguishene, ON.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide assessment of severity, frequency and duration of substance abuse
Provide integrated group psychoeducational sessions on substance use and mental illness.
Provide group and individual therapeutic interventions for concurrent disorders
Assist with intake and triage with referral sources, processing patients through the admission process, and responding to family concerns when need arises
Assess and record patient symptoms and progress in the clinical file
Participate in research activities, program development and evaluation projects as required

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal training in addictions and mental illness from a recognized postgraduate addiction studies program
Membership or eligibility in the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
Preference for experience working for a hospital or mental health care service
Preference for experience in Forensic Mental Health
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with therapeutic practices and approaches for assisting patients who have concurrent disorders
Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric disorders, the interactive problems with addictive substances, mental illness and prescribed medications, and theories of addiction and treatment interventions
Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to adapt readily to change
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Preference for proficiency in French and English language skills
You must meet the requirements of our COVID19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption.

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