Youth & Family Addiction Therapist

Bilingual, Maternity Leave Coverage Contract (5 days per week), evening work required

**Travel will be required to various agencies/schools throughout North Bay and District of Nipissing

Position: Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Youth & Family Addiction Therapist will provide individual and group therapy to youth experiencing substance use concerns, as well as, their families and loved ones. This will include, assessment, referral, single session and brief solution focused therapy as needed, from a harm reduction, client–directed, feminist, anti-oppression and trauma-based perspective. Regular consultation to community colleagues, community awareness building and other relevant community initiatives are also key components of this position.

The Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing is a fully accredited, non-profit organization providing professional counselling services and community programs to individuals, couples, and families. Community Counselling Centre's core values of anti-oppression, equity, inclusiveness and self-determination is centered in our work with clients and in our community. We acknowledge that oppression exists in all institutions in our society, and we are committed to mitigate its effects and equalize power imbalances in our community. We offer the opportunity to learn the art of therapy applied across a broad spectrum of clientele from experts in their field. We offer the opportunity to establish yourself as a seasoned clinician. You offer us your talents and energy. We offer you the opportunity to change the trajectory of people's lives. We all change the world.

Qualifications:

• BSW or BA/HBA in social sciences; MSW/MA preferred;
• Eligibility for registration with a professional college that grants the designation to practice psychotherapy in Ontario;
• Bilingual – French & English Imperative
• Minimum two years addictions therapy experience including providing referral, case-management, and community treatment services, preferably with youth
• Proven ability to utilize and interpret addiction assessment tools;
• Demonstrated ability with harm reduction, client-directed, feminist and anti-oppression principles and practice;
• Demonstrated positive conflict resolution skills, in addition to evidence of ethical practice;
• Demonstrated evidence of high degree of initiative & collaboration;Knowledge of feminism/ARAO is required;
• Understanding and work with people of Indigenous heritage and the proven ability to provide a culturally safe environment;
• Highly developed team/community communication & collaboration strategies;
• Valid driver's license in the province of Ontario and use of an automobile.

The Community Counselling Centre welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please submit resume & cover letter to: Genevieve Lemieux at [email protected]

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