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Addictions Mental Health Counsellor - Mental Health & Addiction Services

Full-time

Brightshores Health System

Categories: Allied Health Professionals

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Full Time

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS SERVICES

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: FULL-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $35.89 – $37.26

The Addiction Mental Health Counsellor Reports to the Manager of Addiction Treatment Services and functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Addictions care team to provide assessment, psycho-educational groups and individual counselling to people struggling with addiction. This position is initially targeted to work as a Group Leaders in the Wellness and Recovery Centre providing group programming. The understanding remains the Addiction Mental Health Counsellor is a member of the Mental Health and Addiction Services and as such may be assigned to another program as needed.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

  • Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or a related health or Social Science field
  • Addictions Studies Diploma or Graduate Studies Certificate in Addiction Treatment and Prevention
  • 2 years recent experience in addictions treatment, assessment, treatment planning and counselling
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in the treatment of substance abuse and concurrent disorders for individuals and families
  • Proven interpersonal, group and communication skills
  • Able to work independently and as an interdisciplinary team member
  • Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
  • Sound clinical judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Sound knowledge of Community Addiction Services and supports locally and provincially
  • Ability to advocate, facilitate access to services and coordinate care to meet clients’ needs
  • Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
  • Current certification in CPR and First Aid
  • Computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Internet-based applications (to be tested)
  • Some travelling required-possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and personal reliable vehicle
  • Able to work all shifts, 24/7, including weekends, and ability for multi-site coverage if required
  • Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
  • Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
  • Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

  • Concurrent Disorders Certificate
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