Therapist, Mental Health and Addictions, Community Addictions Services

CB CanadaGuelph, Ontario, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD41.12–CAD54.61 hourly

Job description

Job Number : J0922-1622

Job Title :

Therapist, Mental Health and Addictions, Community Addictions Services

Job Type : Perm F / T

City, Province, Country :

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Job Category :

Healthcare Professional

Open Positions :

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Position Summary

As a Therapist for our Community Addictions Services, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

You will provide education regarding addiction and addiction recovery, as well as counselling individuals and families struggling with substance use disorders and / or other addictions in the Centre and North Wellington areas. Competence in the 12 core functions of Addictions Counsellors is required. This position may involve intake, screening, assessment and referral functions; individual, family, and group work.

What you'll be doing

Conducts assessments for substance use, problem gambling, and other related areas to individuals to help guide in treatment planning
Provides individual counseling to support the individual's addiction and mental health recovery
Develops and presents psycho-educational sessions to clients / patients in individual or large group formats
Provides a learning experience for volunteers, staff and students through supporting their observer role in group and / or by supervising students.
Leads group counselling session
Liaises with referral sources and other relevant outside organizations regarding patient / client's progress
Supports patient's / clients' discharge planning through referral to appropriate community resources
Assists patients / clients in coordinating outpatient counselling and / or follow-up
Offer Family Education / Counseling

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a recognized Social Sciences program with addiction specific education

Must be a member of a College; either with CRPO or another regulated College (ex : OCSWSSW, CNO, etc)

Certification in Addiction Counselling (ICADC) preferred or willingness to commit to credentialing process

Membership with Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) in pursuit of relevant credential

Must hold valid registration with the relevant college / governing body in Ontario or in pursuit of relevant credential

Experience in group and individual counselling and skills in presenting to large groups

Experiencing working directly with youth in both traditional and non-traditional settings

Experience working with families and providing family counseling

Experience working with gambling and / or gaming technology an asset

Experience coordinating client care with other service providers

Demonstrated experience in chemical dependence, gambling and concurrent psychiatric disorders

Experience in mood disorders an asset

Ability to work independently as well as ability to work within an interdisciplinary team

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to own vehicle and ability / willingness to travel within Central and North Wellington Townships

Knowledge of addictions along a continuum of care

Engaging, collaborative and creative, astute to clients' needs with the ability to adapt and be flexible

Demonstrated commitment to Homewood's Values (Service Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, and Integrity)

Commitment to working within Homewood's Health and Safety Standards.

Impeccable customer service

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

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The Homewood Volunteer Association is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity and inclusion of our community and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.