Addictions Counsellor I - Corner Brook, Canada - Western Health

Western Health

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Corner Brook, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Temporary Full-time Until 1 July 2025, With Possibility of Extension

Addictions Counsellor I - Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT)

Mental Health and Addictions Services, Corner Brook, NL

Duties:

The Addictions Counsellor is an integral member of the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT) that provides intensive mobile services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent related complexities of mental health issues/disorders.

With team members and the client, this position is responsible for providing comprehensive client assessments and support to individuals in establishing personal recovery plans as well as short and long-term goals.

The incumbent will educate and engage clients to manage risk factors associated with substance use, link clients with substance use treatment services, advocate on behalf of clients, and provide after-hours support in conjunction with the FACT team.

The successful applicant will consult and work in partnership with local employers, service providers and community agencies in the provision of service to clients of the FACT team.

This work is performed independently with strong links to community stakeholders and other staff within the FACT team.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Hours of Work: 75 Hours per pay period

, and Hours, Monday to Sunday

Flexible work hours required.

Salary Scale:
$37.20 to $41.63 per Hour

Competition Number:

WH
Competition Closing Date: 12 April 2024

Recruiter Name:
Larry Boyles

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

A resume, supporting documentation, and the names of two references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest with Western Health; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.