| Position Type: | Any |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Experience: | 2 Years |
| Education: | College Diploma (2 years) |
Job Description
Addiction Counsellor (Full-Time and Casual Positions)
Mission Services of London (MSL), a Christian faith based, not-for-profit social service agency has an opening for Full- Time and Casual Addiction Counsellors at our Quintin Warner House location. 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.
- 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.
- This position requires a schedule rotation between days and evenings.
- 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.
- Full-time position at 40 hours per week, Casual positions - hours scheduled as required, no permanently fixed schedule.
- Pay Level 4.
Interested applicants may submit their resume and covering letter by Tuesday, August 6, 2024 to:
