Addictions Counsellor, Problem Gambling and Behavioural Addictions

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Position: PGBAAddictions Counsellor/ Day Treatment Facilitator, Probelm Gambling and Behavioural Addictions

Type of role: full time

Location:

hybrid (Burlington; traveling across Halton Region may be required)

Posting is for an existing vacancy.

• A fun, cooperative, and diverse team environment
• Exceptional work-life balance with growth opportunities
• Top of the line benefits and competive salaries with clear progression path
• Cross- professional collaboration to enhance your skills and impact
• Access to ongoing training and career development

• assesses client needs through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interviews
• in consultation with the client, develops an individual treatment plan
• facilitates psycho-educational groups and workshops
• provides individual counselling and/or group facilitation to address clients' needs
• makes referrals to other appropriate support services and agencies, as needed
• conducts appropriate case management services
• provides consultative services to community agencies, professionals or individuals, as required
• maintains accurate and complete clinical records and service tracking data according to guidelines established by ADAPT, the MOHLTC and/or the funding agency
• participates in clinical supervision sessions

• co-facilitates programing Monday-Friday
• delivers the Day Treatment programming remotely to clients across Ontario, with facilitation taking place in-person at the office.
• provides direct clinical services to the clients of the ADAPT Day Treatment Program for individuals with gambling concerns
• provides consultation and/or counselling services to collateral clients of those attending the Day Treatment Program, where appropriate
• provides follow-up communication to all referral agents regarding clients referred by that agency according to established standards
• provides after care services to graduate clients, as assigned;

• is involved in research and development of presentation programming and material
• organizes and facilitates community events to raise awareness towards PGBA issues
• participates in Problem Gambling awareness and education activities within the community
• facilitates PGBA drop-in programming and in house presentations
• maintains up-to-date content for presentations

Education

• University degree/ diploma in Social Work/ Social Service and/ or Health related field plus Addiction Studies certification, or equivalent combination of experience and education

Licenses, certification, credentials

• Professional registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and designation of Social Service Worker an asset;
• Non-violent crisis intervention, First Aid, CPR and ASIST certifications are assets;

Experience

• 1-2 years counselling experience in addictions or a related field;
• Experience in:
  • Community development and networking;
  • Facilitating skills-based groups and delivering presentations to diverse audiences;
  • Record keeping and file management;
  • Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work;
  • Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change;

• Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories (with emphasis on on best practices for Behavioural Addiction), mental health, concurrent disorders and community resources is required;
• Familiarity with community services and resources;
• Strong communication and active listening
• Ability to: function independently, maintain effective working relationships with others, work effectively under pressure or deadlines and work outside regular office hours as required, use good judgement to make sound decisions
• Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapport building with clients
• Experienced sense and awareness of ethical…