Addiction Counselor, Problem Gambling and Behavioural Change at Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth (CMHA) | Hybrid Hired

About the role

Provide biopsychosocial support for individuals living with serious mental illness and/or addiction issues.
Deliver assessment and treatment planning, community counselling, and referral services.
Collaborate with clients and their support network to develop and implement treatment plans.
Conduct formal mental health and addiction assessments and short-term crisis counseling.
Engage in community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records of each client contact.
Adhere to policies and protocols as outlined in the Human Resource and Procedure Manual.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other related discipline such as Nursing preferred, or a Social Service Worker Diploma from a recognized college, with specific focus Problem Gambling and/or Addiction Studies.
Current Registration with a college authorized to provide counselling under the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy.
Prior experience in assessment, counselling and an understanding of issues facing individuals with problem gambling, behavioural addictions and/or substance abuse is required.
Prior experience in assessment and counselling specific problem gambling is an asset.
Knowledge of current community mental health and addiction resources is an asset.
Prior experience in individual, family and/or group therapy, managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change preferred.
Broad knowledge of addiction and mental health treatments and explanatory theories, homelessness, and community resources.
Demonstrated knowledge in individual, family, and group counselling, and community development and networking.
Understanding of principles of stages of change and harm reduction.
Self-directed, motivated team player with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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