Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre; Gordon/Barrie Island; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre seeks a Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor to provide withdrawal management and concurrent disorder support across the Manitoulin Island district. You will conduct clinical assessments, counselling, case management and aftercare, while promoting holistic health through education and prevention activities.

Responsibilities include intake, treatment planning, referrals, and collaboration with community partners to deliver culturally informed care and strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor or related field degree; relevant experience considered
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers or equivalent regulatory college
• Three years of counseling experience
• Valid G driver's license and reliable vehicle
• Clear drivers’ record and vulnerable sector check

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans with referring agencies
• Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning
• Provide individual counseling for addiction or concurrent disorders
• Make referrals to external services and treatment centres
• Coordinate access to traditional healing and cultural programming
• Promote health and prevention in the community
• Engage in partnerships to raise awareness of mental health issues

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Related degree/diploma

Tools

EMR charting

Job description

Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor

Summary

Under the direction of the Mental Health and Addictions Program Manager, the Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor is responsible for providing withdrawal management and concurrent disorder support to individuals throughout the Manitoulin Island district. Services provided will include professional clinical assessment, counselling, case management and treatment aftercare wholistic health promotion services in the form of education and primary prevention activities.

a.Service Specific Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with referring agency to develop and implement treatment plans
• Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning with clients
• Provide counseling to individuals experiencing addiction or concurrent disorder concerns
• Make referrals to external service providers and programs including treatment centres for alcohol and/or substance abuse
• Respond to brief service requests
• Coordinate and facilitate access to traditional healing and other cultural programming
• Promote optimal health and well-being through health prevention and promotion programming in the community
• Participate in external partnerships to increase awareness on mental health and addictions issues through collaboration and networking
• Other duties as assigned

b.General Description of Service Responsibilities

• Completion of charting and data collection within the Electronic Medical Record utilized by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
• Compilation and completion of all reports as required by funders, and other data as developed
• Adhere to policies and procedures of Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
• Membership with and adherence to guidelines of regulatory college
• Abide by traditional protocols and cultural sensitivity of Anishnabek practices
• Complete all required leave request documentation (i.e., annual leave, professional development, certified/uncertified sick leave).
• Complete mandatory professional development as provided by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
• Attend Noojmowin Teg staff meetings, strategic planning, annual general meeting, and other team/group requirements

Requirements

Mandatory

• Successful completion of Bachelor of Social Work degree or degree in a related field; diploma in health sciences, social sciences or related field with work experience may also be considered
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers or equivalent regulatory college
• Three (3) years’ experience providing counseling
• Valid class “G” driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Clear drivers’ record
• Clear vulnerable sector check

Preferred

• Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED, and First Aid Training
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental Health First Aid
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
• Experience with charting in Electronic Medical Records
• Experience working with Indigenous families

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current mental health issues relevant to First Nations
• Knowledge of protocols of First Nations on Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas
• Knowledge of mental health services available within the Manitoulin Island and Espanola catchment area

Skills

• Skilled in a variety of mental health assessments, treatment planning
• Skilled in interpersonal relations
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical and technical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Abilities

• Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team or as a leader when required to foster quality service to clients and to promote a good working environment
• Ability to develop practices that ensure personal safety

Work Conditions

• Frequent sitting required
• Frequent interruptions within office setting
• Exposure to crisis situations
• Frequent exposure to mental health clients
• Travel requirements throughout Manitoulin Island and Espanola area
• Flexed and after-hours work may be required at times

Compensation

$34.00 – $42.00 per hour