Addiction Counsellors Quintin Warner House, of the Mission Services of London, has openings for Full-Time Addiction Counsellors. These positions will report to the Program Supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities: To provide addiction counseling and support to clients over a 16 – 20 week program comprised of Pre-Phase, Phase 1, Phase 2, and Aftercare components with the following responsibilities:
Provide screening, intake and assessment for clients in order to determine the presenting issue(s) and access appropriate treatment programming and/or services
Develop an individual treatment plan based on the assessment of presenting issue(s)
Provide ongoing evaluation, follow-up and revision of client’s progress/goals
Facilitate group sessions in key areas such as problem identification, solving and planning, sexuality, anger management, spirituality, inner child and grief, relapse prevention and trauma
Observe and monitor prescription use and administer drug screens
Develop After Care Plan with clients upon completion / graduation of QWH or other recognized addiction facilities
Plan, organize and maintain individual case management documentation (assessment information, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge plan, and homework assignments for assigned clients
Provide service to residents/clients that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Mission Services of London
Develop positive service linkages and relationships with community agencies/resources, resulting in seamless service to clients
Qualifications:
Completion of a diploma or degree program in Social Services, Social Work or Addictions Counselling
2-3 years experience in Case Management/Rehabilitation Counselling
Knowledge of WHMIS, First Aid, CPI and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Suicide Prevention Certificate (a definite asset)
Valid Driver’s License
Sound knowledge of techniques is required: crisis intervention, anger diffusion, conflict intervention and resolution, use of chemical dependency diagnostic tools
Knowledge of abuse, addiction issues, concurrent disorders and trauma
Knowledge of French Language an asset.
Position Details
Salary range: $20.74 - $31.11
Flexible work week could include evenings / weekends
Interested applicants may submit their resume and covering letter to:
