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Employer Job Number: GO-00397264
Facility: CREIGHTON SITE
Job Description:     As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Director and clinic manager, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counselling sessions with clients. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement plans to help clients reach their goals.

Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the family unit.
Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related issues and make appropriate referrals.  Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.
Current and up to date knowledge of best practices in the addiction field and harm reduction strategies including methadone treatment modality.
Knowledge of group dynamics
Demonstrated knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model, the Transtheoretical Model of Change and the Clinical Model of Recovery, knowledge of motivational interviewing modality and other best practice counselling modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Demonstrate knowledge of treating clients with multiple and severe addictions and/or concurrent disorders, Excellent problem solving skills are necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Chemical Dependency or related experience.
Minimum of one year experience in addictions/mental health at the community or inpatient level would be desirable.
Knowledge of the treatment of addictions related conditions including concurrent disorders, use of illicit drugs, alcohol and problem gambling.
Ability to function well in a multi-disciplinary setting w
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