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Brampton - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Accountabilities:

  • Individual family and group counselling within an addiction recovery model
  • Case management
  • Data collection and reporting
  • Attendance at staff and other community/hospital meetings
  • Supporting quality improvement initiatives
  • Consistent patient documentation on electronic files

Qualifications :

  • Undergraduate degree in healthcare/social services or related field required
  • Postgraduate degree/diploma in mental health and addictions an asset
  • Regulated health professional able to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy (or eligible to register with an applicable provincial college) preferred
  • Minimum three years experience in counselling to those who have a substance use disorder and problem gambling required
  • Experience supporting family members and those involved in providing support to the primary patient required
  • Demonstrated skill in addiction assessment (e.g. MI ONT) and treatment
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and/or facilitating therapeutic groups for those with substance use disorders and problem gambling as well as for their families/significant others
  • Ability to work within a health care environment and within multidisciplinary teams both internally and externally
  • Demonstrated skill in collaborating with other social service agencies/organizations
  • Demonstrated skill and knowledge about concurrent disorders
  • Demonstrated skill in cultural competence and knowledge of culturally appropriate community resources for those with addictions/concurrent disorders
  • Ability to work independently
  • Experience in program development and evaluation
  • Computer skills essential experience with Meditech and Catalyst an asset
  • Ability to travel and deliver service at various sites including internal and external partner sites
  • Knowledge of a second language is an asset
  • Must demonstrate Oslers Values of Respect Excellence Service Compassion Innovation and Collaboration
  • Excellent attendance punctuality and work record


Additional Information :

DURATION: Approximately fifteen 15 months or until previous incumbent returns

HOURS: Currently Days/Evenings 8 hours including weekends and statutory holidays

(Subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $36.85 per hour
Maximum: $47.14 per hour

INTERNAL APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Wednesday March 12 2025

POSTED:  Wednesday March 5 2025

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at .

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only and not for any other purpose.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Contract

Employment Type

Contract

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