Relief Withdrawal Management Counsellor (union position)

at  The Salvation Army

The Withdrawal Management Counsellor is responsible for providing direct clinical care to clients. As The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world, every position contributes to the spiritual and social services mission of The Salvation Army, ensuring that their work and interactions with clients and coworkers is done in a manner befitting Christian standards, attitudes, principles and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum two year Community College or University Degree in a Health or Social Service Program, with an addiction concentration, or complimented by other recognized Addiction Studies
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate and Crisis Intervention training

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum one year experience (within the last five years) within the field of addictions Withdrawal Management experience is required
• Current and demonstrated knowledge in:
• fundamental concepts and theories of addiction and mental health
• pharmacology relevant to withdrawal management
• relapse prevention; harm reduction and stages of change model
• Current experience and demonstrated skills in the following areas:
• Interviewing and counseling in individual and group therapy with substance abuse and dual disorder clients
• Utilizing standardized admission and discharge tools for assessment
• Extensive knowledge of the community agencies and self-help groups that provide support to clients struggling with substance use and addiction
• Good knowledge of critical physical, psychological, and social phases of alcoholism and drug addiction, and of withdrawal, including progression, stages, and symptoms

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Demonstrated observation, assessment, communication and effective withdrawal management skills
• Computer skills specifically MS Office with an understanding of data collection and the Catalyst database
• Demonstrated ability to deal with people with substance use disorders in a supportive, non-judgmental manner, on both a one-on-one basis and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; and to deal with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible, and reassuring manner
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities