Mental Health Addictions Counsellor

Company: Aboriginal Health Centre

INTRODUCTION:
De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre’s Mental Health & Addictions Program is seeking a full-time Mental Health and Addictions Counselor in Brantford. The successful candidate will provide both group and one-on-one mental health and addiction counseling services to individuals aged 16+. The counselor will provide group facilitation and counseling services that are wholistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. This position will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, with the flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate group programming.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of Historical Trauma and Intergenerational trauma of Indigenous Peoples.
• Experience working with and extensive knowledge of Indigenous Peoples language, culture, customs, and  traditions
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies, referrals to detox, treatment planning, wellness and recovery planning,  relapse prevention, anxiety, and depression, coping skills and techniques
• Ability to effectively manage disruptive behavior and de-escalation in crises.
• Experience working with and addressing addictions, concurrent disorders, and active substance users
• Knowledge and ability to integrate wholistic based and evidence-based practice into the planning and evaluation of client and program intervention from a trauma-informed lens.
• Ability to complete intakes, provide clinical assessments and interventions as needed, and develop treatment plans,  referrals, and discharge.
• Consult with and provide information to DAHC staff regarding clients and assist with the development of care plans for complex clients.
• Participate in case conferences for client plans of care with external agencies and services where appropriate.
• Maintain clinical records and data compilation utilizing the electronic medical record according to the requirements of  DAHC.
• Respect the rights, dignity, and feelings of others to create a safe and respectful work environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, and violence.
• Established self-care routine and support.
• Other duties may be assigned by the team lead &/or management.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Mental Health & Addictions, Psychology, or Sociology, from a recognized university preferred. College Diploma and related experience in the field of Mental Health & Addictions will be
 considered.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience working with individuals with complex mental health and addictions
• Additional training and certifications that support individuals with addictions care are considered an asset.
• Ability to register with a regulatory body – i.e. OCSWSSW or CRPO