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Addiction Counselor

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Dunham

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

27 days ago

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Job summary

Une entreprise axée sur le bien-être cherche un conseiller dévoué pour aider les résidents à surmonter les défis liés à l'abus de substances et à la santé mentale. Dans ce rôle, vous fournirez un soutien individuel et des plans de traitement personnalisés, tout en collaborant avec des professionnels de la santé. Vous aurez l'occasion de travailler dans un environnement communautaire enrichissant, où votre contribution aura un impact significatif sur la vie des autres. Si vous êtes passionné par l'aide aux personnes en difficulté et que vous souhaitez faire une différence, cette opportunité est faite pour vous.

Benefits

Repas à prix réduit ou gratuits
Horaires flexibles
Remboursement des frais de déplacement
Stationnement sur place

Qualifications

  • Diplôme en counseling avec 5 ans d'expérience ou B.A. avec 2 ans d'expérience clinique.
  • Bilinguisme et certification CPR sont des atouts.

Responsibilities

  • Conseiller les résidents sur des problèmes liés à l'utilisation de substances et à la santé mentale.
  • Développer des plans de traitement basés sur des recherches et des expériences cliniques.

Skills

Écoute active
Gestion du temps
Travail en équipe
Capacité à travailler dans des situations de crise

Education

DEC en counseling
B.A. en counseling

Tools

Techniques cognitives et comportementales
Entrevue motivationnelle
Stratégies axées sur les solutions

Job description

Dunham House is a residential Life Skills Development program for people experiencing substance abuse and/or concurrent mental health disorders. Dunham House provides a common core program for all residents which includes educational workshops and extra-curricular readings, individual counselling, and group discussions. Each of these program characteristics contributes to providing the resident with knowledge and awareness in designing a meaningful life plan.

Our approach in assisting our residents is based on various evidence-based strategies which include cognitive and behavioural techniques, motivational interviewing and solution focused strategies based on a community environment.

Duties:
  1. Counsel residents individually, on issues related to substance use and mental health.
  2. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the clients’ histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
  3. Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
  4. Review and evaluate clients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
  5. Intervene and advocate for clients in order to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  6. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
  7. Coordinate counselling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
  8. Attend training sessions in order to increase knowledge and skills.
  9. Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment program (exit plan).
  10. Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
  11. Perform other related duties as requested by immediate supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:

· Hold a college degree (DEC) in a counselling related field with 5 years’ experience or minimum of a university degree (B.A.) in a counselling related field with 2 years clinical experience.

· Bilingualism

· CPR certification (asset)
· Active listening
· Time management
· Responsible and organized
· Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented approach
· Ability to work in crisis situations

Schedule

Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Avantages sociaux

Discounted or free food
Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
On-site parking

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