Addictions Counsellor - Winnipeg, Canada - Executive Medical Solutions
2 weeks ago
Description
The Addictions Counsellor is responsible for working with individuals affected by mental health and substance use/misuse within a multi-disciplinary team to provide counseling, group sessions, and other programming support.
The Addictions Counsellor will act in accordance with the organization's philosophy, direction, and standards.Responsibilities:
- Serve as a role model by demonstrating personal care and wellness.
- Provide culturally competent services including individual or group counseling.
- Within a multidisciplinary team, help conduct intake assessments and develop participants' treatment goals and treatment plans.
- Assess risk factors, manage risk and develop safety plans when required.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate information and support when required.
- Refer for additional treatment services and resources when required.
- Utilize therapeutic processes to guide participants to build a life worth living and improve on or teach skills and strategies for managing and dealing with challenges.
- Follow duty to report requirements.
- Protect patient confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- Postsecondary education in Mental Health and Addictions, Social Work, or Human Services. Combined experience of postsecondary education and work experience will be considered.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of cultural and traditional Indigenous knowledge.
- Ability to establish and maintain confidentiality among staff and program participants.
- Must have experience assessing high risk clients and responding appropriately.
- Comprehensive knowledge of client centered mental health and addictions interventions, practice methods, and professional skills.
- Knowledge of community resources, treatment centres, social service networks and organizations.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse client groups with varying levels of comprehension.
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently without prompting.
- Proven ability to work in a changing work environment.
- Effective assessment, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Internet, Email.
- Subject to Criminal Record Check.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
Preference will be given to applicants with lived experience, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants.
Job Type:
Part-time
Part-time hours: per week
Salary:
$22.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location:
In person
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