Addictions Counsellor

1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week). Hours of work will include daytime, evenings and weekends as scheduled. All locations. Current site: Westside

DUTIES:
Perform crisis intervention, assessment, counselling and case management;

Work with people affected by mental illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness and other psycho-social factors;

Screen, triage and develop recovery and case plan for clients with addictions using addictions assessment best practices, addictions treatment models, therapeutic methods, and harm reduction strategies;

Monitor and assess withdrawal symptoms related to substance use in consultation with clients health care providers;

Utilize addictions related community resources;

Deliver workshops and lecture material to clients;

Work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to ensure quality care is delivered within the clinic setting;

Actively participate in the development and implementation of CHSA (Westside) policies and procedures and the CHSA Mission Statement;

Participate in CHSA (Westside) staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two-year Diploma in Chemical Dependency or equivalent combination of education and experience;

One year working experience in Addictions Treatment;

Current registration with a professional licensing body, if applicable;

Understanding of substance use disorders;

Belief in harm reduction philosophy;

Experience working within a community-based health/social service organization;

Knowledge of Mental Health Service Act;

Experience in patient and family centered care, including: being sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, particularly for the traditional care needs of those patients of Indigenous or Mtis ancestry; patient advocacy and social justice concerns;

Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions;

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