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
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 relevant 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
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
- A sound theoretical framework for working in mental health and substance use health
- Superior communication skills
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
- Understanding of Indigenous culture and history with awareness of culturally respectful services
- Experience and skill in group facilitation
- Experience working with systems such as mental health, substance use health, social assistance, child welfare and criminal justice
BENEFITS
Benefits include life, accident and critical illness insurance, extended health coverage, dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and Paid Time off benefits (28 days per year at start of employment).
PAY RANGE
$33.42 to $39.69 per hour
Application Process
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their electronic applications, including covering letter and resumes to: Carolyn Loiselle, Human Resources Assistant careers@tbaycounselling.com Only those granted an interview will be contacted.
Deadline
Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m