Community Withdrawal Addictions Counsellor - Belleville, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edward

Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edward

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Belleville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Please note:
This is a Temporary Contract with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2025_.

Position Summary:

The Family Support Addictions Counsellor - Community Mobile Withdrawal Program, reporting to the Manager of Addictions Services, works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide community-based mobile withdrawal and treatment services to a defined population as part of an integrated Community Withdrawal Team.

Responsibilities include providing ongoing support of families through the withdrawal process including case management, personal/supportive counselling, liaising with community agencies and mobile community withdrawal staff, and facilitating internal/external referrals.

As a member of the CMHA HPE Addictions Services team, the Addictions Counsellor works collaboratively to provide seamless transitions in care for clients and provides coverage for programs within Addictions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

College diploma or university degree in a relevant area of health study, along with formal postgraduate training in addictions counseling
Certified to administer the GAIN Q3 MI an asset
Current designation as an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Designation an asset
Two years of relevant experience providing addiction supportive counselling with substance misusing individuals
A demonstrated ability to work with individuals in crisis including behavioral crisis
Certification in First Aid and CPR
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and Crisis Prevention and Intervention training an asset
Knowledge in assessment, counselling, and referrals in the field of addictions
Experience in group and individual settings
Knowledge of opioids and opioid replacement treatment
Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and decisionmaking skills
Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of clients
Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and other relevant legislation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community services and individuals and promote awareness of services
Welldeveloped problemsolving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and a remote work environment (e.g., home office)
Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) prior to hire
Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License, have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance, as necessary for the position

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 10 months

Pay:
$30.31-$34.88 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: