Job Overview
Quintin Warner House, of Mission Services of London, has an opening for a Full -Time Addiction Counsellor – Annex/ Aftercare. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Position Details
- 40 hours per week.
- This position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to:
Rita Lepore
Program Supervisor, Quintin Warner House
Email: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.60 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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