Substance Use & Concurrent Disorders Counselor

The Salvation Army; Oakville; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a qualified Addiction/Substance Use Counsellor to provide individual counselling, case management and group facilitation within our community services. The role emphasizes client-centered recovery planning, collaboration with shelter teams and community partners, and thorough documentation in EMHware.

Applicants should have a minimum undergraduate degree in human services, 3 years' experience, CBT/Trauma-informed practice knowledge, and be

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in human services or related field.
• Registration with a professional college is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the substance use/concurrent disorder sector.
• Knowledge of CBT, Relapse Prevention and Trauma-Informed Practice.
• Excellent documentation according to standards.

Responsibilities

• Individual counselling.
• Case management.
• Group facilitation as needed.
• Teaching classes as needed.
• Development of treatment plans based on client-centered recovery goals.
• Assessment & referral.
• Liaison with shelter case workers and attending case management meetings.
• Collaborate with community partners to deliver wraparound support services.
• Maintain electronic client files via EMHware according to agency standards.
• Crisis/Conflict Intervention.
• Discharge Planning.
• After-care Follow-up.
• Team consultation and decision-making.
• Reporting on monthly service targets.
• Participation in clinical supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Group counselling

Counselling skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Data management

Cultural awareness

First Aid/CPR (asset)

Education

Undergraduate degree in human services

Registration in professional college (asset)

Tools

EMHware

Job description

The Salvation Army in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a qualified Addiction/Substance Use Counsellor to provide individual counselling, case management and group facilitation within our community services. The role emphasizes client-centered recovery planning, collaboration with shelter teams and community partners, and thorough documentation in EMHware.

Applicants should have a minimum undergraduate degree in human services, 3 years' experience, CBT/Trauma-informed practice knowledge, and be