Substance Use Health Counsellor
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Substance Use Health Counsellors provide assessment, treatment planning, counselling and case management for individuals with mental health and substance use health related issues within a harm reduction, client-centred, solution focused, trauma informed framework. Services are provided at various locations, including at our facilities as well as the facilities of our partners and in the community.
Areas of Responsibility
Substance Use Health Counsellors are responsible for:
- Assessing clients utilizing standardized assessment tools
- Engaging clients in the treatment planning process
- Providing counselling and case management using a variety of evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and modalities
- Collaborating with other service providers
- Advocating for and supporting clients to assist in meeting their needs
- Participating in ongoing and regular supervision and professional growth
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and reports
Benefits
Positions working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for all benefits, including life, accident and critical illness insurance, extended health coverage, dental coverage, short and long term disability, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Paid Time Off benefits (28 days per year at start of employment), and group retirement plan with 200% employer contribution.
Qualifications
The successful candidate requires at minimum:
- Bachelor level degree in a social science
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Three (3) years of experience
- Solid clinical framework with knowledge in a variety of therapeutic interventions including CBT and DBT
- Ability to provide culturally based interventions
- Use of a personal vehicle for transporting clients
Pay Range
$34.25 to $40.68 per hour
About Thunder Bay Counselling
Thunder Bay Counselling is the leading provider of counselling, education and support services in the Thunder Bay area.
A career with Thunder Bay Counselling offers the opportunity to enhance the quality of life for people in our community by assisting them in overcoming barriers and maximizing their potential.
Our professional staff provide counselling and support services to clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and cultures in a variety of areas, including mental health, addiction, couple and family issues, grief, trauma, anxiety and depression.
We support a work environment that promotes respect, inclusion, professional development, team work, professional support, work-life balance and health and safety. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including time off benefits that recognize people’s unique needs.
For more information about Thunder Bay Counselling, its mission, vision, values and the services it provides, as well as current career opportunities, visit our web-site at http://bit.ly/1Jy1rZS.
Substance Use Health Counsellor
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Substance Use Health Counsellors provide assessment, treatment planning, counselling and case management for individuals with mental health and substance use health related issues within a harm reduction, client-centred, solution focused, trauma informed framework. Services are provided at various locations, including at our facilities as well as the facilities of our partners and in the community.
Areas of Responsibility
Substance Use Health Counsellors are responsible for:
- Assessing clients utilizing standardized assessment tools
- Engaging clients in the treatment planning process
- Providing counselling and case management using a variety of evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and modalities
- Collaborating with other service providers
- Advocating for and supporting clients to assist in meeting their needs
- Participating in ongoing and regular supervision and professional growth
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and reports
Benefits
Positions working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for all benefits, including life, accident and critical illness insurance, extended health coverage, dental coverage, short and long term disability, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Paid Time Off benefits (28 days per year at start of employment), and group retirement plan with 200% employer contribution.
Qualifications
The successful candidate requires at minimum:
- Bachelor level degree in a social science
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Three (3) years of experience
- Solid clinical framework with knowledge in a variety of therapeutic interventions including CBT and DBT
- Ability to provide culturally based interventions
- Use of a personal vehicle for transporting clients
Pay Range
$34.25 to $40.68 per hour
About Thunder Bay Counselling
Thunder Bay Counselling is the leading provider of counselling, education and support services in the Thunder Bay area.
A career with Thunder Bay Counselling offers the opportunity to enhance the quality of life for people in our community by assisting them in overcoming barriers and maximizing their potential.
Our professional staff provide counselling and support services to clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and cultures in a variety of areas, including mental health, addiction, couple and family issues, grief, trauma, anxiety and depression.
We support a work environment that promotes respect, inclusion, professional development, team work, professional support, work-life balance and health and safety. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including time off benefits that recognize people’s unique needs.
For more information about Thunder Bay Counselling, its mission, vision, values and the services it provides, as well as current career opportunities, visit our web-site at http://bit.ly/1Jy1rZS.