Concurrent Disorders Specialist
$67,419–$79,317 year
Hybrid · Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Concurrent Disorders Specialist provides addiction services to clients at RAAM Clinics including initial screening and assessment, treatment planning, brief intervention, lifestyle and personal counselling to help clients manage substance misuse and mental health issues. Works within a hybrid workplace with on-site/community presence as needed; requires Master’s in Social Work, active registration, and at least five years of addiction/concurrent counselling experience. Responsibilities include outreach with community providers, care coordination, developing treatment plans, harm reduction and motivational counseling, crisis planning, monitoring recovery, referrals, and cross-team collaboration. Travel across the region is required.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or other related/relevant educational qualification
- Registration with affiliated College or Association is required
- Additional Certification or Diploma in Addictions is an asset
- Minimum of five (5) years addiction and/or concurrent counselling experience
- Demonstrated skill in addiction assessment and treatment
- Experience developing and facilitating groups
- Knowledge of a “Stages of Treatment” approach in treatment of substance use disorder
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and communicate across diverse cultures
- Willingness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework
- Willingness to learn about diversity elements (gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration, etc.)
- Fluency in a second language, including ASL is considered an asset
- Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
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