Addictions Therapist (Bilingual)
Location: Cornwall, Ontario
About Us
Our Addiction Services agency is located in the scenic eastern counties. It has two head offices, both located in communities that offer the ease of smaller town living with the added bonus of being within a one hour’s drive from both Ottawa and Montreal. We are a community-based agency that has a welcoming team environment. We are committed to being a workplace of choice and offer ongoing training and clinical support to our staff. Our programing provides a wide range of specialized outpatient services designed to address problems associated with addictions or problem gambling. Our organization is involved in exciting new program developments, including the establishment of formal partnerships with our local community mental health programs to promote clinical integration with clinicians. Working together our committed and enthusiastic team strives to provide the highest standard of care for our clients and families.
About This Position
The Addictions Therapist serves as the primary contact for clients with substance use, abuse or dependency problems, or problem gambling issues. Treatment models could include individual or group cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing or stepped-care approaches. Intensive case management skills are also required. The Addictions Therapist is responsible for guiding the client in his/her treatment plan through to eventual discharge or even post-treatment.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a university degree in psychology, social work, behavioural sciences or in a related field. A specialization in substance abuse and problem gambling, as well as two years experience, would be an asset.
Experience and interest in working with youth (16 –24 years of age) preferred
The applicants should also be fluent in both French and English, have a valid Ontario driver’s license, be organized and autonomous, and have good team-work capabilities.
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Salary as per collective agreement.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume
Thérapeutes en toxicomanie
Cornwall, Ontario
A propos de ce poste
Le ou la thérapeute en toxicomanie sert de contact primaire pour la clientèle aux prises avec des problèmes de consommation ou d’abus de substances, de dépendance à ces dernières, ou de jeu compulsif. Les modèles de traitement peuvent inclure la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale, l’entrevue motivationnelle ou des approches de soins par paliers, soit sur une base individuelle ou en groupe. Des habiletés en gestion intensive de cas sont aussi requises. Le ou la titulaire est responsable de guider la clientèle dans le plan de traitement jusqu’au congé ou jusque dans le post-traitement.
qualifications
La personne candidate devrait détenir un diplôme universitaire en psychologie, en travail social, en sciences du comportement ou dans un domaine connexe. Une spécialisation en abus de substances et dans le jeu compulsif ainsi que deux années d’expérience seraient un atout. Il serait préférable d’avoir un intérêt et de l’expérience avec la jeunesse (16-24 ans). La personne candidate devrait aussi s’exprimer avec aisance en anglais et en français, détenir un permis de conduire valide de l’Ontario, être autonome et avoir le sens de l’organisation ainsi que l’esprit d’équipe.
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Le salaire est stipulé dans la convention collective.
Les candidats qualifiés sont invités à soumettre un curriculum vitae
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