OPSEU

Job Title: Addiction Counsellor I

Status: Casual Part Time

Department: Addictions Withdrawal Mgt

Program: Mental Health & Addictions

8, 12 Hour Shifts, days, nights, weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Pinewood Centre

Wage Schedule: $30.540 - $36.340 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600001827

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Qualifications

Community College diploma in social sciences and, if recommended, registration with professional college, as regulated; Graduate certificate in Mental Health and Addictions preferred; Thorough working knowledge of withdrawal management protocols, models of addiction, concurrent disorders, motivational interviewing, pharmacology, risk and harm reduction, community withdrawal management; Experience in crisis intervention, suicide assessment and intervention techniques; Demonstrated experience with substance use populations; Well-developed counselling skills in both individual and group formats; Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; Ability to work closely with others in a team environment, under clinically challenging situations Experience in applying counselling principles to practice; Ability to recognize and diffuse escalating or potentially violent clients; Knowledge of community resources and provincial addiction system; Commitment to client centered philosophy of care; Ability/willingness to use computer program catalyst and LEADS; Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions in this area; Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; Proven good work performance record;

Duties And Responsibilities

this position will be responsible for supporting RWMS (Residential Withdrawl Management Services) and PASS (Pinewood's Addiction Support Services) Providing information, supportive counselling and/or crisis intervention to clients on a walk-in or telephone call-in basis, within a team based environment; Providing motivational interviewing and/or referral to those clients in need of withdrawal management and early recovery services; Providing short-term, individual support to those clients presenting with barriers to treatment; A portion of this role will be dedicated to Central Connect services Managing the intake process for new clients (RWMS Intake Coordination) Knowledge of current opioid issues including risks, overdose prevention and opioid replacement therapy; Providing groups specific to the development of life skills, relapse prevention and problem solving; Assessing clients presenting with suicidal ideation to match them with the most appropriate referral source and advocating on their behalf when necessary; Collaborating with Addiction Counsellors and other professionals within the Pinewood and Mental Health program, wider hospital programs, and community as required; Considering the need for medical clearance prior to admission to RWMS and for emergency assistance; Liaising with emergency medical and mental health services as well as pharmacies to coordinate client needs; Maintaining close observation and documentation of withdrawal symptoms, physical and emotional health status within a team based environment; Providing telephone Community Withdrawal Management Services; Providing discharge planning to RWMS clients during times when the Discharge Planner is not available; Contributing to clinical meetings, safety issues and workgroups; Being committed to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision; Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment use as required; Entering required data on computer programs; Compliance with Mental Health and Addiction standards and corporate policies of Lakeridge Health; Other duties as assigned.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.