Community Support Counselor - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Details:

Posting #: 27808

Department:
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic

Employee Type:
Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union:

OPSEU

Openings Remaining:1

Schedule:

Work Days:
Monday to Sunday, Holidays

Time of Day:
Days, Evenings

Shift: 7.5 hour

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 18/04/24

Closing Date: 25/04/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description:

***The Community Support Counsellor - Addiction Specialist participates as a member of the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic and includes responsibilities related to providing expertise in consultation for patients with concurrent disorders and addictions within all medical and mental health and addictions programs. This position provides support to the interdisciplinary teams in utilizing evidence-based treatment for addictions/concurrent disorders, brief counselling, program evaluation, capacity building, potential community outreach, and demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology preferred or relevant discipline OR twoyear community college diploma in human services or relevant field required
Registration with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario preferred
Completion of a certificate program in addictions/concurrent disorders from an accredited educational institution preferred
Evidence of ongoing advanced addictions education from an accredited educational institution required
Comprehensive working knowledge of individuals experiencing substance induced psychosis required
Two (2) years recent related experience working in a mental health setting utilizing an evidence informed concurrent disorder framework required
One (1) year specific experience in an addiction treatment or medical setting preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a communitybased setting with individuals experiencing substance use concerns required
Demonstrated experience in family engagement required
Comprehensive knowledge in the treatment and relevant best practices of substance use disorder, including the following modalities DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Harm Reduction)
Experienced in individual and groupbased counselling
Comprehensive knowledge in relevant regional community resources for this target population
Completed of TEACH Tobacco Cessation training preferred
Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
Demonstrated competence in program evaluation and capacity building
Demonstrated competence in conducting the screening, assessments of patients with addiction and concurrent disorders including the identification of risk factors
Demonstrated skill in the incorporation of evidence based practice and relevant referrals into addiction/concurrent disorder specific treatment plans
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical support to patients with complex addiction/medical issues transitioning from hospital to community
Demonstrated excellent organizational and problemsolving skills, with demonstrated flexibility and ability to set own priorities and work with mínimal supervision required
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively as a productive member of an inter professional team; to remain accountable to other team members and demonstrated adherence to relevant timelines is essential
Interest and demonstrated abilities in program planning, development and research preferred
Working knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Privacy and Substitute Decisions Act essential
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality required.
Current First Aid & CPR preferred
Good work performance and attendance record is essential.

PLEASE NOTE
The RAAM Clinic is located at 225 James St. S. across from Charlton Campus.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the _Mission, Vision, and Core Values_ of SJHH._

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
**Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.