QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited University.
• Registration (in good standing) with the College of Social Work and Social Service Workers in the province of Ontario;
• Certification in art and play therapies an asset;
• Working knowledge and proven experience of counseling techniques including: systems theory, relational therapy, bio-psycho-social model, existing theory on addiction and treatment;
• Two years’ work experience with Mental illness including categories as determined with the DSM-IV, psychodynamic theory and trauma counseling;
• Two years’ experience working with children using a variety of therapies and counseling;
• Trained to administer the Admission and Discharge Criteria for addictions assessment and referrals in the province of Ontario is an asset;
• Experience with client intake procedures, ongoing client charting, case histories and discharge planning;
• Valid driver’s license, driver’s abstract, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle, travel is required;
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate; WHMIS; Mental Health First Aid; Safety Talk; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training; Cultural Diversity Training; Safe Food Handling; Privacy Training;

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS:

1. Cover letter, resume,

2. Copy of relevant diplomas and certificates

3. Copy of valid Driver’s License, Insurance and Driver’s Abstract

4. Current copy of First Aid /CPR