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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00727450-2
Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital
Job Description: The incumbent will provide clinical addiction services to a primarily adult population. While primarily an adult oriented service, as necessary and appropriate, the incumbent may provide direct services to youth as well.  The primary goal of this position will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help with substance use problems by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery therapies.  These services will be delivered through a combination of direct services, consultation, community resource development and education.  The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities include providing informational programming, as well as individual and group counselling with relevant family and community members.  This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement treatment plans to assist clients in reaching their recovery goals.
The incumbent is responsible for or assists with the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of Addiction Services. Other related services include community education, community development and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
The Addiction Counsellor, Degree reports directly to the Director of Support Services or his/her designate.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Addiction studies, or Baccalaureate in a discipline (generally Human Services) acceptable to the Employer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class 5 Driver's license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Acts as a case manager for clients and develops treatment plans for assigned clients.
Assists in review, revision and development of treatment policies and procedures.
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