Job Description
Facility/Program:
Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic
Position Type:
Full-Time
Position Status:
Permanent
FTE:
1.0
Hours of Work:
7.25 hour shifts
Shift(s):
Days
Union:
MGEU Prof Tech
Start Date:
To be determined
Position Summary
Repost to the Health Services Manager – Mental Health and Addictions, for Southern Health-Santé Sud, and working with an integrated multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with the other service providers, the Rehabilitation Counsellor provides treatment services to adult clients seeking addiction treatment. This position required a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support to Mental Health and Addictions programs and services.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education in Health-Related Social Sciences (e.g. BSW, BScMH, BScPN, BN, RPN) with an active license and registration to practice as required by professional association and provincial Legislation;
OR
a Diploma in applied counseling with a minimum of two (2) years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience);
OR
Other relevant educational qualifications and experience working in the addictions field may be considered.
- Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) is considered an asset
- Applied Counselling Certificate in Addictions is considered an asset
- Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centered, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are addictions, mental health, and co-occurring disorders
- Demonstrated understanding of Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency
- Demonstrated knowledge of matching addiction and mental health treatment services to client’s circumstances
- Experience working from a client-centered perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills including establishing and maintaining professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.
- Demonstrates excellent oral communication and active listening skills; experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset.
- Demonstrates good written communication and documentation skills
- The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset
- Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
- Good work and attendance record
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00
Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
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