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- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor - Full Time

York Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Inc. -
Aurora, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Qualifications

CPR Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
College diploma

Full job description

Company Description

York Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Inc. provides comprehensive evidence-based approaches to treat addiction and mental health in adults. Our Accredited treatment centre provides person-centred care within an abstinence-based model. At YCAMH, we offer a rewarding, and supportive work environment that will help enhance your “helping” career.

Job Description

Private treatment centre is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, part-time (with possibility full-time positioning) Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor to join our Residential Facility team located in Aurora, ON.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide counselling and support to clients
Facilitating groups for clients and/or their families as required
Assist clients with individualized comprehensive Discharge Plans
Client Intake Procedures
Conduct urine screening for new clients and at intervals throughout the course of treatment
Reporting to the management and senior staff members
Work with a multidisciplinary services team
Monitor client behaviours and interactions while on shift, documenting observations and interactions in a timely and accurate manner
Communicate in an empathic, compassionate, sensitive and skilled manner with clients while on shift
Provide written documentation of events at the residence by end of each shift as well as incident reports as necessary
Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings when necessary
Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate
Inform manager of any crisis situation
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum education: college diploma specific to addictions and mental health training and an addiction counselling certificate (eg: ICADC from CACCF)
Knowledge of social work, psychology and addiction counselling best practices and a proven ability to work in an intensive, residential treatment environment
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working as an addictions and mental health counsellor
Residential experience is an asset
Current First Aid and CPR training certificates
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention training is an asset
Able to work independently and provide detailed and accurate daily reports.
Maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities by keeping up to date regarding professional standards through reviewing current literature, attending workshops/seminars and networking with colleagues.
Must be able to legally work in Canada
Candidates must be able to have access to transportation
Must be registered with a college or institution.

Willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Check

We adhere to all Public Health guidelines.

Reference ID: 0005

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: Competitive compensation based on education, qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated competencies. - depending on experience.

Benefits:

Dental care
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care

Application question(s):

Do you have a minimum of 1-2 years experience as an Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor?
Are you registered with a college or institution? (AAC, RSSW, CACC, etc.)
Describe your experience working with clients experiencing: Substance Use Disorders

Concurrent Disorders
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Trauma/PTSD

What therapeutic approaches have you used?
How comfortable are you facilitating group counselling sessions?
Documentation is a critical component of this role. Describe your experience completing:

Progress Notes
Treatment Plans
Discharge Summaries
Incident Reports

Describe a situation where you had to respond to a client in crisis. What actions did you take?
Have you ever completed a suicide risk assessment?
What would you do if a client disclosed suicidal thoughts during a counselling session?
This role requires independent decision-making and strong accountability. Describe a situation where you took ownership of a mistake or issue and how you resolved it.

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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