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Mental Health & Addiction Counsellor I - Trauma
Position: Not specified
Start: As soon as possible
End: Not specified
Location: Nanaimo Central, Canada
Method of collaboration: Project only
Hourly rate: Not specified
Latest update: May 22, 2024
Task description and requirements
- Provision of individual treatment, education, and ongoing assessment of progress to the patients using evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), interpersonal therapy, and trauma-informed care.
- Facilitation of abstinence-based, relapse prevention individual and group-based education and process-based content.
- Identification of treatment goals with patients, coordinating across broader clinical teams on a weekly basis
- Delivery of high quality psychoeducational and process groups using evidence-based modalities.
- Case coordination and communication across an inter-professional team both within the company and with external providers.
- Collaboration with other stakeholders in the development, implementation and follow-up of the patient’s aftercare plan including referrals to abstinence-based recovery programs (e.g., AA, CA, NA, SMART, etc.). Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries and referent reports in timely manner.
- Completion of detailed documentation and charting appropriately and in a timely manner in accordance with relevant College standards.
- Liaise with patient’s family, referral sources, community providers, EAP representatives, case managers and other members of the circle of care on a regular and timely basis.
- Engage in personal and professional development, maintain appropriate professional associations, and provide current documentation to the Human Resources Department.
- Undertake Quality Assurance (QA) activities as assigned including completion of outcome measures.
- Other duties as assigned, including providing coverage in other programs as required.
- Completion of a Master’s degree program in Counselling or Social Work (preferred).
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
- Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
- Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
- Remote or hybrid work models for eligible employees
- Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
- Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
- Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare