Temporary Concurrent Disorders Clinician - SOAR Community Services
37.5-hours per week. Primarily Monday to Friday days, offering evening hours at least one day per week
Duties
SOAR Community Services Brantford has been an established part of the community for more than 55 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.
Concurrent Disorders Clinicians (CDC) employ a strengths-based approach to supporting individuals with addictions and mental health. You are part of a collaborative team that supports people who use substances through assessment, support and transition plans, referrals, and therapeutic interventions. We currently have two full-time contract positions available and are seeking clinicians to engage in individual and group counselling using evidence-informed modalities. You make a difference!
Training: Our Addictions and Mental Health department has a variety of programs that allow Concurrent Disorders Clinicians to grow their skills and there is initial comprehensive training related to all aspects of the role.
Contracts end: March 27, 2026
Qualifications
- Have a college diploma in the Human or Social Services field, with a University Degree in a related Social Sciences preferred
- Must have current registration with a professional governing body such as College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ combined education/experience in substance use, concurrent disorders and/or mental health clinical settings
- Be proficient in MS Office and be familiar with databases
- Be able to manage frequent exposure to vicarious traumatic stress
- Access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required
- Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense
Eligibility
SOAR Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.
The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
Benefits
• An Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
• 60 Hours of Personal Leave Time per year for Full Time staff (pro-rated first year)
• 15 hours of Wellness Time per year for Full Time staff (pro-rated first year)
• Fun events for all staff
• Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
• Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans for eligible Full-Time staff
• An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to dawn.slawter@soarcs.ca by March 5, 2025
Reference: TFT AMH CDC
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you would like assistance with your job search or in applying to this position, please contact SOAR Community Services at 519-756-7665 or employerservices@soarcs.ca and let us know how we can help!