Advanced Practice Counsellor- After care Counsellor

Jean Tweed Centre is a leading, community-based organization that provides a safe and supportive environment for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns. Recognizing the diversity of women’s experience in today’s society, our programsseekto address a range of issues in a woman’s life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns. Understanding each woman’s experience within the broader physical, emotional, social, cultural and gender framework, we provide a client-centered approach to health.

This program will improve Jean Tweed’s integrated treatment program bridging women’s transition from intensive treatment to community life.

The Aftercare Counsellor will offer evidence-informed aftercare groups (e.g., SMART Recovery, DBT, MBRP) and provide follow-up support for up to six months post-discharge through calls and check-ins to reduce isolation, connect clients to community resources, and track outcomes.

Full-time, Contract (This is an 18-month contract)

This is a hybrid role, with 4 days on-site and 1 day remote

Rate of Pay: $34.10 - $39.89 (37.5 hours/ week)

How will you help to get us there?

As a Counsellor for Advanced Practice, Aftercare Counsellor you will:

Provide evidence-informed aftercare groups for clients completing an intensive program

Launch weekly aftercare groups for clients completing an intensive program

Provide follow-up support for up to six months post-discharge through calls and check-ins tomonitorrecovery progress,identifypotentials relapse risks and reduce isolation for clients

Provide referrals for supporting care and follow-up with institutions to promote seamless integrated care

Identify and make accessible a variety of supports including, housing, financial aid, family support, crisis intervention/prevention/support, advocacy for women in need

Identify and build linkages with agencies, other supportingorganizationsand social service systems in the area to promote consistent and effective intervention for clients.

Administration

Maintain documentation of relevant client interactions and interventions, and contacts with collateral supports.

Monitor the progress of clients, prepare reports andlettersas necessary.

Develop andmaintainattendance tracking and evaluation tools

Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to coordinate care and referrals.

Participate incase conferences, supervision, and professional development opportunities as agreed to with Supervisor.

Engage in ongoing staff development and personal learning as agreed to in performance reviews.

Collaborate with supervisor to discuss job performance andestablishprofessional goals.

Organizational

Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centredand anti-oppressive practices.

Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidentsimmediatelyto direct supervisor.

Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre.

Perform other duties as assigned in order tomeet the overall goals andobjectivesof The Jean Tweed Centre.

Maintaina client service orientation including learning about/addressing client needs and concerns.

Work collaboratively including respect others, sharing information,consulting and celebrating shared successes.

Demonstrate accountability by holdingself responsible and following through on commitments.

Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression.

Commit to continuous learning through professional development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills.

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field.

Registration in good standing with relevant regulatory body (e.g., Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

3 years of experience in the field of substance use, mentalhealthand trauma-informed practice.

Experience working with women who have been involved in the shelter system, criminal justice system, or had difficulty accessingappropriate health services.

Group facilitation andprgramdevelopment skills

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