addictions counsellor
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Addictions Counsellor I
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October 14, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Clarenville Coish Place Addictions Counsellor I (Repost)Mental Health and Addictions- Flexible Act (FACT) TeamTemporary, Full Time (Until January 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension)21110RP1 Hours Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 150 hours within a designated 4-week period (by mutual agreement) Salary CG 39 ($37.94 - $41.46 per hour) Competition Number 2024005145 Posted Date September 13, 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The primary purpose of this position is to apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the treatment of referred clients for Case Management Services. The Addictions Counsellor I works in collaboration with the Case Management Team.This position works with considerable independence and carries an active caseload and other duties as assigned in the Case Management Program. This position practices using the FACT Team model of Case Management and receives support on the model from the Clinical Supervisor in Case Management.The Addiction's Counsellor I is a specialized clinical position that provides addictions treatment services to individuals and/or family members. The position is responsible for assessment and treatment including individual and group counselling as well as referral to inpatient treatment. This position will work with other FACT team members in providing education and in-service in best practice approaches. Treatment would be fully integrated, with a strong focus on concurrent disorders treatment. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed to):Occasionally lifts objects less than 10 lbs. and rearranges furniture between 10-25 lbs. for group meetings, workshops, or presentations.Occasionally conducts counselling sessions and is required to sit for long periods with limited opportunity to move about.Fine finger/precision work is required on a regular basis. A high level of attentiveness and vigilance is also required when working alone and during counselling sessions to ensure safety or to detect impending danger to self and client. Regularly exposed to time pressures; occasionally exposed to interruptions due to crisis situations. Job Qualifications Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or a related Graduated Degree in a clinical discipline as determined by the employer is required.A minimum of three (3) years' experience within the last five (5) in an addiction setting, with a focus in individual, family and group counselling is required.Current registration with your professional association is required.Knowledge of best practices, programs, services, and community resources.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients, and their families in a one to one and/or group environmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interdisciplinary team.A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.The use of a private vehicle and ability to work flexible hours are conditions of employment.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee
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LocationClarenville, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$37.94HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
#2103081
Advertised until
2024-11-13
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