Addictions Counsellor (Term)

at  Ottawa Catholic School Board

Special Education and Student Services Department
(temporary)
Non-Affiliated (Professional Group) CAT II
Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths’ universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students’ lives.
The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, and under the direction of the Social Work Lead, the Addictions Counsellor is responsible for:
Providing clinical support relating to intake, assessment, education, treatment, consultation, and referral for clients who are currently experiencing, or are affected by problems related to substance use
Providing individual and group counselling/psychoeducation to students in grades 7-12
Providing support to families of students affected by problems related to addiction
Liaising with the community to facilitate pathways to service
Providing professional development to our school staff, students and parents (may require infrequent evening work)
Coordinating and consulting with other members of a multidisciplinary team
Responding to crisis situations, assessing suicide risk and participating Violence Threat Risk Assessments
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Engaging in data collection, research and report writing

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master’s degree in Social Work
Membership in the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Minimum of 3 years of experience in providing clinical services to youth
Significant understanding of substance use and technology overuse issues, mental health, concurrent disorders, problematic gambling
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches in the fields of mental health and addiction
Superior knowledge base in community-based addictions services
Knowledge of community resources in other sectors (i.e. youth justice, child welfare, health care, mental health, etc)
Technology skills in preparing educational resources and in working collaboratively within Google Suite

Please refer the Job description for details