Addiction Counsellor (6 Month Contract)

Quintin Warner House has opening for a contract full time (6 months) position for an Addiction Counsellor–Annex/Aftercare. This position reports 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.
   
• This position requires availability on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:
 

• Completion of a diploma or degree program in Social Services, Social Work or Addictions Counselling.
• Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers is an asset.
• 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.

Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to:
Rita Lepore
Program Supervisor, Quintin Warner House
Email: rlepore [at] missionservices.ca (rlepore[at]missionservices[dot]ca)