OPSEULAKERIDGE HEALTHADDICTION COUNSELLOR 3 COMMUNITY TREATMENT TEAMMENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS FULL TIME x28/12 HOUR DAYS/EVENINGS SCHEDULE (Subject to change)LAKERIEDGE HEALTH - PINEWOOD CENTRESALARY: $39.84 - $45.81 per hourOPSEU- 2100000573/573This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing, February 18, 2021 and closing at 11:59p.m. on February 25 ,2021.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge Health provides a range of services to individuals with substance use, concurrent disorders, and problem gambling concerns as well as services for family members in Durham Region. This position will function as part of the Community Treatment Team, primarily within an intensive day treatment and other outpatient services, and support larger systems initiatives on a program, hospital, regional and provincial level. This clinical role provides leadership in the provision of direct counselling services, outreach services, clinical consultation, and program development and program evaluation within an evidence-based approach. Close collaboration with colleagues and community partners is an essential component of this position. Expertise in the treatment of Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders and knowledge of the treatment system to foster integrated engagement and enhancement is required. This position requires a Masters Degree in the Social Sciences and registration with a professional college, as regulated.QUALIFICATIONS:*Masters Degree in Social Sciences;*Registration with professional college, as regulated.*Minimum 5 years experience in addictions counselling*Advanced training in DBT, CBT, MI or trauma therapy considered an asset*Experience in a high-intensity substance use treatment day treatment program considered an asset*Extensive experience with substance use and concurrent disorders populations, including intake/screening, assessment, treatment planning, case management, assessing client progress towards goals, referral, discharge planning:*Demonstrated experience in provision of complex and advanced level individual and group based substance use counselling (process and psycho-educational) and experience with virtual counselling is also required, including crisis intervention;*proven excellent knowledge of theories of addiction, evidence-based and recovery-focused treatment models, pharmacology, withdrawal management:*demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with key-issues and providing specialized services to individuals with more complex concerns and specialized needs such as opioid use, women, trauma, transitional youth, LGBTTQ, aboriginal peoples, and the elderly;*demonstrated commitment to client-focused and strength-based philosophy of care;*proven exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills;*proven ability in community development and capacity building with community partners for example with off-site community-based services, school boards and mental health systems;*proven ability to work closely with a clinical team, and independently in a manner consistent with high professional standards;*demonstrated confidence and experience in applying therapeutic principles to practice;*demonstrated experience in program development and program evaluation;*exceptional experience in providing leadership and demonstrated engagement in numerous activities including clinical consultation; exceptional presentation skills and delivery of professional trainings and facilitating workshops;*sound knowledge and application of research designs, implementation and data analysis;*demonstrated ability to recognize and diffuse escalating or potentially violent clients;*exceptional knowledge of community resources and provincial communities of practice;*proven good performance record and ability of maintaining this same standard;*willingness to be clinically supervised and pursue ongoing professional development;*experience working within a multidisciplinary team;*must have valid Ontario driver's license and valid vehicle insurance; and*CPIC check required.*Must have satisfactory performance record;*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;*Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;*Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard; CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.