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clinical counsellor

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Employer details Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan

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*CONCURRENT DISORDERS CLINICAL COUNSELLOR * *JOB SUMMARY - What you'll bring:* self motivation & passion / Understanding of the issues related to MHSU / A harm reduction practice / CDC's experience / Solid assessment and screening skills You'll be a rock star in stage of change theory and motivational interviewing. We work with a highly 'resistant' population, so you'll bring excellent skills that we will help hone and refine! The role requires identification of the existence of concurrent disorders including substance use and related mental health problems, for client?s who minimize or dismiss use. The successful applicant will have strong skills working with concurrent disorders. Will be able to engage clients in psychiatric & bio-psycho-social assessments, mental status examinations, and case formulations. Will engage in development and implementation of outcome orientated treatment plans that cover concurrent disorders and case-management. *What you'll be doing:* The successful CDC Counsellor will provide treatment services to clients including individual, group, couples and family therapy and education according to theoretical models, with a strong focus on trauma counselling. Will collaborate with others to facilitate the management of cases; coordinate care using a supportive case management approach within the principles of harm reduction. Will engage client?s wider circle when treatment planning within the confines of established confidentiality practices. Will provide online webinars, education and training to community as required. Will participate in case conferences/meetings with members of the multidisciplinary team for identification and management of client mental health issues. Participate in developing and providing education services and contribute to program development in order to meet the needs of the CDC population. Collaborates, consults and provides clinical support and education to colleagues for continuity of care, treatment concerns, specialized services and community resource coordination. *What we bring:* Regular clinical supervision Up to 3 weeks' paid vacation Paid education leave (_conditions apply_) 3 Mental Health (MH) paid days 2 Construction Industry paid days 12 Statutory days off Paid sick leave RRSP program Annual pay increases (_conditions apply_) *What you'll need:* *Required Education, Training, and Experience:* Masters Degree in clinical counselling OR clinical psychology plus three (3) years? recent, related experience working with clients who have substance use disorders/addictions and/or who are frequently characterized as concurrent disordered. *Bachelors Degree in Psychology *(applicants without a Bachelors Degree in Psychology will not be considered) All interested applicants should submit a current resume, and cover letter including the contact details of three references. Applications are accepted until position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information please call 604-521-8611 Job Type: Full-time Temporary COVID-19 precaution(s): * Vaccinations required Work Remotely * possibility Job Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 60 months Pay: From $50.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care Schedule: * Monday to Friday Application question(s): * Do you have a Masters Degree in Counselling? * Do you have a Bachelors in psychology? Education: * Master's Degree (required) Experience: * Addictions: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: * RCC/BCRCC (required) Work Location: In person