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Job Title: Addiction Counsellor Part-time, Full-time, Casual   Date Posted: 10/07/24 Ref. Number: 731 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Stouffville Requirements: Addiction Counselling Diploma or equivalent education; Minimum one year of experience working with substance abuse and mental health issues, residential experience is an asset; Certification in Addiction Counselling (CCAC) preferred Membership with Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) preferred Significant knowledge of a variety of counselling modalities including CBT, mindfulness and relapse prevention; Knowledge of community resources and provincial addiction system; Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; Up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification; Ability to work shift work, mornings, evenings and weekends; A successful Vulnerable Sector Check, as per agency policy and procedures. Description: Perform patient intakes, screenings and assessments; Provide comprehensive treatment planning and case management; Design and implement goal-oriented care plans; Lead group and one-on-one therapy sessions; Identify potential recovery triggers and teach coping mechanisms; Provide crisis intervention, supportive counselling and advocacy as required; Create, maintain, and secure all appropriate documentation related to a patient’s treatment; Develop and conduct presentations to patients, the public, and other service providers. Hours per week: 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift On call Weekends as needed Rate of Pay: TBD Contact: Sandra Fagundes Telephone: 905-640-3909 Fax: Email: sfagundes@jobskills.org