Night Shift Addiction Counsellor

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Overnight Addictions Counsellor will be responsible for resident care and treatment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop individual treatment plans with residents and complete required reports, documentation and assessments.
• Attend meetings, both clinical and administrative.
• Monitor resident progress, coordinate resident care and complete required documentation.
• Use a team based approach to decision making in accordance with the Freedom From Addiction Treatment Model.
• Participate in program development and evaluation, attend meetings and complete statistics.
• On a rotational basis, provide on-call services during evenings and weekends.
• Conduct educational presentations with residents as required.
• Respond to crisis and urgent situations.
• Must be willing to work overnights and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a residential treatment facility.
• Must be an excellent team player, punctual, reliable and mature.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent group facilitation, containment and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to function well within a fast-paced environment.
• Valid G drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current Police Vulnerable Screening Sector.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate.

Required Education:

• Diploma/Certificate in a relevant field of study
• Preferably a Member of the CACCF or equivalent with a governing body

Required Experience:

• 1 year Residential Treatment or more

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $41,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Residential treatment: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Licence:

• G-class (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)