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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00721482
Facility: St Paul's Hospital
Job Description: The Addiction Counsellor will primarily be responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and/or substance use related mental health issues in the emergency department. They will be required to assess an individual's needs and developing a treatment plan. This may include short term counselling and/or referrals to longer term resources and they may need to case manage the coordination of stabilization services to enhance a successful referral to ongoing services. The Addiction Counsellor must be able to recognize the elements of a client in crisis and implement immediate action appropriate to the crisis. This may include assessing for risk of suicide and developing a safety plan. They need to maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources including the ability to collaborate with and make referrals.
Required Qualifications

Diploma in Chemical Dependency Studies; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Experience
Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning experience with adults and families
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgment.
Aware of and understands the Mental Health Services Act and the Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act.
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to engage with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Intermediate computer skills
Knowledge of MHAIS and SCM
Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
Knowledge of Transtheoretical Model, motivational interviewing and
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