Rehabilitation Counsellor - Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine Clinic (RAAM)

Portage la Prairie, MB
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 2 mois

Requisition ID: 381670Position Number: 480-715751093-RC2-01Posting End Date: Open Until FilledEmployer: Southern Health-Santé SudSite: Mental Health ProgramUnion: MGEUDepartment/Unit: Mental Health & AddictionsWork Location: Metal Health - Portage RAAM ClinicCity: Portage la PrairieHiring Status: TemporaryFTE: 1.0Employment arrangement: In PersonDaily hours worked: 7.75Anticipated shift: DaysAnnual base hours: 2015Anticipated Start Date - End Date: As mutually agreed upon - 07/31/2026Reason for Term: Maternity LeaveSalary: As per Collective AgreementFind your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other - a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.Position OverviewThe Rehabilitation Counsellor, while working with an integrated multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, provides treatment services to adult clients seeking addiction treatment. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of Mental Health and Addictions programs and services.The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.Experience

A Bachelor's Degree in the Social Sciences or related field with a minimum of one-year supervised counselling experience; working in the addictions field an asset or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience.
Experience working from a client-centered perspective and training.
Experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential.
Demonstrated experience and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex system of services are required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education in Health-Related Social Sciences (e.g. BSW, BScMH, BScPN, BN, RPN). Other relevant educational qualifications and experience may be considered or a Diploma in applied counseling with a minimum of two (2) years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience).
Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) is considered an asset.
Applied Counselling Certificate in addictions is considered an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Active license and registration to practice as required by professional association and provincial Legislation.

Qualifications and Skills

Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are addictions, mental health and co-occurring disorders.
Demonstrated understanding of Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency.
Demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centered, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.
Demonstrated experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset.
Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.
Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centered care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.
Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.
Ability to match treatment services to client's unique circumstances.
Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files.
Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons, those of the organization as well a strong commitment to self-care.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.
Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.
Ability to manage one's own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
Good work and attendance record.
Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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