FT- Mental Health and Substance Use Counsellor

at  Connective Support Society

Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducts comprehensive assessments, develops personal care plans and makes referrals to other programs or agencies as required.
• Counsels residents individually and in a group setting; develops and implements case management of assigned residents (for example, counsels in establishing goals, monitors, and records progress)
• Presents case reports and progress of residents at regularly scheduled clinical team meetings; has input to case management of total resident load through clinical meetings.
• Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation related to residents and initiates any new documentation; completes all reports required by the ministry, organization and various stakeholders.
• Facilitates healing activities and initiatives upholding the adaptative therapeutic community model while exposing multiple models of recovery-orientated practise.
• Develops and facilitates support groups for residents and/or their families as required.
• Reviews and evaluates resident’s progress and makes adjustments to treatment plans as required. Provides feedback and support to residents and/or their families.
• Develops and provides prevention and education activities in the community such as workshops, as required.
• Engages in the development of inter-personal, therapeutic relationships that promote dignity and respect.
• Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, ministries and the community.
• Provides guidance and support to volunteers, students, and orientation to new community members.
• Maintains resident records and provides statistics and reports as required.
• Group facilitation (process, psychoeducational, skills-based and CBT orientated).
• Performs other related duties as required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related human and/or social service field.
• Two (2) years recent related experience, including training or experience in addictions work; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience might be considered.
• A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations.
• An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities.
• Demonstrated an ability to deal with de-escalation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Universal understanding in various assessment tools.
• Professional registration with the CACCF, CCPA and BCACC an asset.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check for the vulnerable sector
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
• Evidence of compliance with the province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

This position will provide education, assessment, referral, counselling, and facilitation of follow-up services to residents of Connective’s therapeutic community programs that are healing from substance use and/or mental health disorders.