Rehabilitation Counsellor - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Counsellor to join their team. This role emphasizes a client-centered approach, focusing on intake, assessment, and treatment planning for individuals struggling with addiction. The ideal candidate will possess strong counseling skills, empathy, and a commitment to professional development. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and diversity, making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community. If you're passionate about helping others and want to contribute to a vital cause, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year supervised counseling experience required.
• Experience in addictions field is an asset.
• Knowledge of mental health and addictions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, assessment, and counseling for clients.
• Develop treatment plans and manage casework.
• Work collaboratively with a team to ensure client care.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Cultural Sensitivity

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences

Diploma in Applied Counselling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Requisition ID: 375335

Position Number: 20059054

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health -Rapid Access Addication Med Clinic

Department / Unit: CRC RAAM

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.20

Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Salary: $35.881 , $36.958 , $38.066 , $39.210 , $40.387 , $41.600 , $42.850 , $44.139 , $45.462 , $46.826

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the incumbent will conduct treatment services (for identified individual, couples or family). The position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision, and support of Winnipeg Regional Health Authority programs and services. The focus is to provide intake and assessment, counselling, referrals, case management, educational sessions, development of treatment plans and continuing care services for concerns related to the effects of addiction, alcohol and drug use.

The Rehabilitation Counsellor will work as a member of the team and will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.
• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and Directors.
• Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings.
• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.
• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent WRHA approach.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.
• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the agency's mission, vision, values, and objectives.

Experience

• Minimum of one-year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) from a family systems perspective is essential, working in the addictions field is an asset or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience or volunteer experience.
• Experience working from a client-centred perspective is essential.
• Training and /or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques and experience in developing, planning, preparing and facilitating educational material and services and experience in organizing community activities are required.
• Working in the addictions field an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences or related field.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment and counselling.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex system of services are required.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong collaborative consultation skills and the ability to lead and train positively in a team environment are necessary.
• The ability to utilize current software, especially Word, PowerPoint and Publisher, and learn new technology for effective delivery of services is necessary.
• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.
• Fluency in English (ability to communicate in French and Indigenous languages including Ojibway and Cree is considered an asset).

Physical Requirements

• May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.