Addictions Counsellor

Job summary

The Addictions Counsellor will facilitate individual and group counselling sessions while managing crisis situations within an inpatient treatment environment. They are responsible for documenting client interactions, assisting with intake processes, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery goals.

Job details

Reference ID: GNS768 Line of Business: Inpatient, CATC Connected Location: Remote Position Type: Part-Time, Contract Vacancy Status: This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT CATC: AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE: Compassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help Accountability – we take responsibility for outcomes Respect – we work well with others Excellence – we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter * Wellness: Group Benefits Plan for you and your family along with Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health, discounted GoodLife fitness memberships, paid time off for vacation, wellness days for illness, and mental health, and bereavement. * Career Development: Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System. * Preparation for the Future: Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP). * Employee Recognition: Service Recognition Program. ABOUT THE POSITION: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Addictions Counsellor to join our in-patient treatment team. This position will support clients and our clinical team by facilitating individual and group counselling sessions while responding to individual client needs while on-shift. This position is required to work in a stressful environment often dealing with clients in crisis situations, therefore the ability to function independently and frequently under pressure while managing multiple duties, including emergency situations, is an expectation of this job. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE: * Minimum education: college diploma specific to addictions and mental health training and an addiction counselling certificate (e.g., ICADC from CACCF). * University degree in social work or psychology is an asset. * Knowledge of social work, psychology, and addiction counselling best practices and a proven ability to work in an intensive, inpatient treatment environment. * Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an addiction’s counsellor. * Inpatient experience is an asset * Current First Aid and CPR training certificate. * Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention training is an asset. * Able to work independently and provide detailed and accurate daily reports. * A people person with great problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills. * Maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities by keeping up to date regarding professional standards through reviewing current literature, attending workshops/seminars and networking with colleagues. YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ability to communicate in an empathic, compassionate, supportive, and skilled manner with clients while on shift. * Provide assistance and support to residence activities and functions of day-to-day centre operations. * Assist with client intake process. * Provide counselling and conduct crisis management, and interventions as needed. * Lead/co-lead psychoeducational and skill building groups for clients. * Promote continual community building and the application of recovery-based skills. * Monitor client behaviours and interactions while on shift, documenting observations and interactions in a timely and accurate manner. * Report to the Program Manager and work alongside an interdisciplinary services team. * Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings and ensure effective communication between/across shifts in support of individual client needs * Participate in team building and service development. * Ability to complete tasks independently ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 1995, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) operates three inpatient addiction treatment centres, a national network of more than 70 outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinics and specialty pharmacies in Canada. CATC delivers services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that prioritizes quality care and an exceptional patient experience. Our outpatient clinics provide walk-in support in person or virtually to enable community-based access to accredited treatment programs. Our CARE teams provide rapid access to a team of medical professionals, pharmacy services and wrap-around supports to engage patients through stabilization and treatment plans that enable patient success in achieving care goals. Our inpatient treatment centres provide structured, 24/7 medically supported care in a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals who require intensive stabilization and recovery support. Care is focused on building a strong foundation for long-term recovery through accredited, evidence-based programming. Our secure virtual counselling services make care more accessible through flexible, remote connections with qualified professionals. Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information! Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.

What you’ll do

The Addictions Counsellor will facilitate individual and group counselling sessions while managing crisis situations within an inpatient treatment environment. They are responsible for documenting client interactions, assisting with intake processes, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery goals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college diploma in addictions and mental health along with an addiction counselling certificate. A minimum of one year of experience in addiction counselling and current First Aid/CPR certification are required.

Benefits

• Group Benefits Plan • Employee Assistant Programs • Discounted GoodLife fitness memberships • Paid time off • Wellness days • Bereavement leave • Professional development • Lunch & Learn sessions • Retirement Savings Plan • Service Recognition Program

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Addiction counselling
• Crisis intervention
• Individual counselling
• Group counselling
• Case documentation
• Client intake
• Psychoeducational facilitation
• Crisis management
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Reporting
• Suicide prevention
• First Aid
• CPR
• Community building
• Patient Treatment
• Accountability
• Time Off Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Effective Communication
• First Aid Certification
• Treatment Planning
• Compassion
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Learning Management Systems
• Crisis Intervention
• Crisis Management
• Critical Thinking
• Disabilities
• Psychology
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Program Management
• Service Development
• Suicide Intervention
• Team Building

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Addictions Counselor
• Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health Counselors
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors