Addiction Counsellor

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider dedicated to exceptional patient care and community service. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in individual and group counseling, case management, and support quality improvement initiatives within a diverse and inclusive environment. You'll work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing addiction and related challenges. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for you. Be part of an organization that values respect, excellence, and innovation in health care delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in counseling for substance use disorders.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling within an addiction recovery model.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain patient documentation.

Skills

Counseling

Addiction Assessment

Cultural Competence

Program Development

Collaboration

Independent Work

Education

Undergraduate degree in healthcare/social services

Post-graduate degree/diploma in mental health and addictions

Tools

Meditech

Catalyst

Job description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Individual, family, and group counselling within an addiction recovery model
• Case management
• Data collection and reporting
• Attendance at staff and other community/hospital meetings
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Consistent patient documentation on electronic files

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in healthcare/social services or related field required
• Post-graduate degree/diploma in mental health and addictions an asset
• Regulated health professional, able to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy (or eligible to register with an applicable provincial college) preferred
• Minimum three years experience in counselling to those who have a substance use disorder and problem gambling required
• Experience supporting family members and those involved in providing support to the primary patient required
• Demonstrated skill in addiction assessment (e.g. MI ONT) and treatment
• Demonstrated experience in developing and/or facilitating therapeutic groups for those with substance use disorders and problem gambling, as well as for their families/significant others
• Ability to work within a health care environment and within multi-disciplinary teams, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated skill in collaborating with other social service agencies/organizations
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge about concurrent disorders
• Demonstrated skill in cultural competence and knowledge of culturally appropriate community resources for those with addictions/concurrent disorders
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in program development and evaluation
• Computer skills essential, experience with Meditech and Catalyst an asset
• Ability to travel and deliver service at various sites including internal and external partner sites required
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record

Additional Information

Salary:
Minimum: $36.85 per hour
Maximum: $47.14 per hour

Hours: Currently Days and Evenings, 8 hours

Internal application deadline: February 14, 2025

Applications are still open for external applicants.

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care