The Community Withdrawal Support Counsellor’s core responsibilities are to support clients with substance use issues / concurrent disorders through the acute phase of withdrawal from substances in community settings, including providing support to the family and friends of those withdrawing from substances. This position will also support the effective functioning of the Rapid Access Addiction Clinic by providing assessment and brief counselling services to RAAC clients. The successful candidate will work with community agencies and primary care providers in Rural Wellington to build their capacity to support their clients who are withdrawing, and assist clients in accessing additional supports needed to maintain their wellness.

This role entails community education, collaboration with other service providers, and direct client support/intervention.

The Community Withdrawal Support

Counsellor will work independently in various community settings, including travelling across Rural Wellington to complete home visits and to meet with service providers. Evening/weekend work is required. Coordinate and deliver clinical and support services for clients of the program Develop withdrawal support plans and monitor withdrawal symptoms Provide 1:1 counselling and psychoeducational interventions that support progress towards identified goals and enhance overall health and well-being, particularly in relation to addiction and mental health Provide education and support for family / friends of those withdrawing Act as a direct liaison with primary care to facilitate withdrawal as required Utilize evidence-informed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches,



CBT and DBT Complete comprehensive and team-oriented discharge planning Support the effective functioning of the Rapid Access Addiction Clinic by providing assessment and brief-counselling on-site to clinic clients Facilitate community capacity building regarding addiction and withdrawal with service providers and primary care providers across the WWLHIN Complete program evaluation and data collection/input into Catalyst & CaseWORKS BSW, MSW or other relevant Masters level qualification, and at least 1 year of direct experience in the following required: withdrawal management service (residential or community), providing withdrawal supports in a community-based addiction service, providing withdrawal supports in an Opioid Substitution Clinic OR # Candidates with a BA in Social Sciences and at least 2 years of experience in any of the following settings: withdrawal management service (residential or community), providing withdrawal supports in a community-based addiction service, providing withdrawal supports in an Opioid Substitution Clinic # Experience with mental health / concurrent disorders an asset Lived experience related to addictions and / or mental health an asset Experience providing services in a rural setting an asset Standard First Aid/CPR Level C Knowledge of evidence-based practice in the treatment of addiction and concurrent disorders including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Interventions, etc.

Working knowledge of community resources Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, community partners, and other service providers Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision Proficient in computer skills including email and Microsoft Office Suite; Familiarity with Catalyst and CaseWORKS databases an asset We provide opportunities for personal and professional development, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefit package - build your career at Stonehenge! Stonehenge accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation.

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