QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary diploma in Addiction Studies program from an accredited college.
• Current registration with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation is required.
• A minimum of one year’s experience working in Addictions and
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Skills required:

• demonstrated understanding and practice of the principles of Universal precautions, harm reduction and crisis intervention.
• crisis and suicide Intervention training is an asset.
• knowledge of the Mental Health Act, as well as relevant legislation specific to an individual with a serious mental illness.
• demonstrated ability to develop empathetic, professional relationships with chemically dependent/addicted individual.
• extensive knowledge of Addictions, including the range or addictions that a client could present
• extensive knowledge of withdrawal management treatment programs in the community.
• understanding of the intersection of mental health and addictions
• client assessment skills for monitoring withdraw management symptoms.
• extremely well developed written and verbal communications skills.
• Working knowledge of computers with skill in the use of Email and Microsoft office; and
• Preference will be given to a qualified Bilingual (French and English) candidate.

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirements.
Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range: $56,084 - $70,964, inclusive of HOOPP.

• Completing screening and ANSA assessments.
• Implementing client centered plan of care that focus on strengths, wellness and empowerment to support recovery and goal achievement, along the continuum of care from harm reduction to abstinence.
• Follow up with clients to ensure seamless linkages are in place to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Liaising, when appropriate, with other caregivers/support providers who are involved with the client to ensure continuity of care using a least intrusive approach.
• Work collaboratively with community partners for youth addiction services as required.
• Provide coverage support to Mental Health First Response and Mobile Care when required.
• Acting as a resource for CMHA staff regarding addiction service planning resources and information