addictions counsellor - Ottawa, Canada - The Governing Council of The Salvation Army

Description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Residential treatment centre

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Diagnose any behaviour disorders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes
• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Interview patients
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Perform administrative tasks
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan intervention programs
• Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs
• Conduct research
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
• Interpret test results
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification
• Mental health first aid Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Type of treatment experience

• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Crisis intervention counselling
• Group dynamics
• Psychotherapy

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Walking
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• On-site amenities