Quintin Warner House, of Mission Services of London, has an opening for a Contract (Maternity Leave) Full-Time Addiction Counsellor.  This position 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
• This position requires a schedule rotation between days and evenings.

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 covering letter to:

Rita LePore

Program Supervisor, Quintin Warner House

Email: rlepore@missionservices.ca