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| Position Type: | Contract |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Education: | College Diploma (3 years) |
Job Description
Mission Services of London’s Quintin Warner House has an opening for an Addiction Counsellor. This position will report to the Team Lead.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide addiction counseling and support to clients over a 16 – 20 week program comprised of Pre-Phase, Phase 1, Phase 2, and Aftercare components with the following responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Position Details
LISA MISSELBROOK
QWH Program Supervisor
Email: lmisselbrook@missionservices.ca
Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide addiction counseling and support to clients over a 16 – 20 week program comprised of Pre-Phase, Phase 1, Phase 2, and Aftercare components with the following responsibilities:
- Develop an individual treatment plan based on the assessment of presenting issue(s)
- Provide ongoing evaluation, follow-up and revision of client’s progress/goals
- Facilitate open group sessions and psychoeducation groups
- Observe and monitor prescription use and administer drug screens
- Develop transition Plans with clients
- Plan, organize and maintain individual case management documentation (assessment information, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge plan, and homework assignments) for assigned clients
- Provide service to residents/clients that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Mission Services of London
- Develop positive service linkages and relationships with community agencies/resources, resulting in seamless service to clients
Qualifications:
- Completion of a diploma or degree program in Social Services, Social Work or Addictions Counselling
- 2-3 years experience in Case Management/Rehabilitation Counselling
- Knowledge of WHMIS, First Aid, CPI and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Suicide Prevention Certificate (a definite asset)
- Sound knowledge of techniques is required: crisis intervention, anger diffusion, conflict intervention and resolution, use of chemical dependency diagnostic tools
- Knowledge of abuse, addiction issues, concurrent disorders and trauma
- Knowledge of French Language an asset.
Position Details
- Salary range: $18.38 - $26.00
- Flexible work week could include evenings / weekends
LISA MISSELBROOK
QWH Program Supervisor
Email: lmisselbrook@missionservices.ca
