A New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions Ltd

03/10/2025

Employment Opportunity - Addiction Counsellor

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About Us

A New Tomorrow (ANT) is dedicated to delivering exceptional treatment services to individuals recovering from substance misuse. We support both adult and youth divisions, providing a client-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, and holistic approach to care. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to transforming lives through collaborative, compassionate, and comprehensive treatment.



Position Summary

A New Tomorrow supports both adult and youth divisions of practice to deliver exceptional treatment services to individuals recovering from substance misuse with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to transforming lives.

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, the Addiction Counsellor, is responsible for providing individual counselling, group therapy facilitation, and psychoeducational groups using various applied treatment modalities to address addiction and mental health challenges. This position is responsible for the duties listed below:



Clinical Care

Lead for crisis management, su***de risk assessment, threat assessment and conflict resolution.
Provide family therapy in support of client’s recovery using a variety of clinical modalities.
Incorporate First Nations culture and tradition into treatment programming through consultation with Indigenous Liaison and Indigenous partners.
Participate in program development, support development and implementation of Care Plan, attend weekly conferences to review and re-evaluate as necessary.
Communicate and uphold client care plans, Policies and Procedures, and daily routines.
Maintain client records and detailed client documentation, including daily contact logs, Care Plans, Transition Plan and Discharge Summary in accordance with standards.
Encourage clients to fully participate in all aspects of programming including recreational and cultural opportunities.
Participate in client centered team meetings throughout all phases of treatment including intake and discharge.
Foster collaborative service delivery among clients and staff while providing clinical direction and support to the broader team.
Build and maintain community partnerships collaborating to ensure wrap around services for clients.
Promote a client centered, strength based, trauma informed holistic approach to treatment.
Ensure commitment to confidentiality is maintained utilizing the guidelines of the Personal Information Act of BC and governing body regulations.
Ensure a safe environment by identifying health & safety concerns both inside and outside the residences and reporting to the Facilities Coordinator in a timely manner.
Engage in policy and procedure development, adherence, and contribute recommendations to strengthen policies and staffing.
Collaborate with leadership to ensure quality and seamless program delivery in the best interests of clients.
Other duties as assigned.


Supervision & Reporting

Integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources and problem solve/make decisions.
Provide concise client progress notes from a clinical perspective.
Take part in clinical supervision with an open mind and willingness to participate freely.
Participate in annual performance review including development of professional goals accepting constructive criticism in spirit of performance improvement.
Attend regular meetings identifying requirements, areas of success, areas of need/improvement, and trends impacting service delivery.
Maintain an open mind to coaching and mentoring.
Take part in training and opportunity for skill development and enhancement.


Team Building

Build trust, open communication, innovation and creative strategies for the team in support of delivering exceptional treatment services.
Communicate accomplishments and successes, ongoing issues and develop resolutions to strengthen service delivery.
Liaise with co-workers in support of a team approach to service delivery promoting treatment direction.
Engage in team building opportunity to promote opportunities for enhancement of workplace culture.
Advocate for and support co-workers and clients.
Take part in problem solving, conflict resolution and collaboration with co-workers and clients.
Assist with reflection, debriefing, and processing distressing thoughts and vicarious trauma.


Minimum Skills and Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or related discipline
Active registration & designation in good standing with valid practicing license with appropriate governing / registration body
Demonstrate competencies as defined by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Experience working with clients in addiction, mental health and recovery
Excellent administrative, time management, communication, and organizational skills
Current Class 5 Driver’s License
Current First Aid & CPR with AED certification
Naloxone Administration certification
WHIMS certification
Addictions Care and Treatment Online certification
Self-motivated and capacity to work independently
Competent with Microsoft Office
Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment
Other training as required

Contact Information:

Daryl@Activecareservices.ca
Allison@ournewtomorrow.ca
Recruitment@Activecareservices.ca

03/10/2025

Employment Opportunity - Addiction Nurse (Youth & Adult Treatment Centre)

Designations:
-LPN

-RPN
-RN

About Us:

A New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions (ANTTS) is a multicentered rehabilitation center offering stabilization, adult inpatient treatment, and youth inpatient treatment. Nestled in the desert of Kamloops, British Columbia, in the beautiful North Thompson Valley, we welcome everyone from all walks of life. Through a biopsychosocial(biological/psychological/social) and spiritual lens, our dedicated team incorporates a client centered compassionate approach. Utilizing a solution focused, holistic, collaborative method, we treat the individual, families, and their loved ones. Our diverse interdisciplinary team consists of recovery practitioners, nurses, physicians, counsellors, and addiction workers specializing in recovery.



Position Summary:

Reporting to the Nursing Manager, the addiction nurse is responsible for collaborating on assessments including intake and implementation of service users care plan. The nurse is also responsible for documentation, safe medication administration, team building, liaising with community medical partners, cultural sensitivity awareness, monitoring and engaging in trauma informed therapeutic communications with clients with complex physical/ mental health symptoms and/or with mental health and physical diagnoses. The position also provides education to clients during nursing lead group sessions weekly.

ANTTS supports both the adult and youth sectors of practice to deliver exceptional treatment services to individuals recovering from substance misuse along with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to transforming lives. This position provides direct services in the stabilization, acute, treatment and long-term outpatient care in all areas of facilities for individuals voluntarily attending inpatient substance use treatment at ANTTS. This position requires flexibility and responsiveness both collaboratively and independently in a stressful environment, often dealing with clients in crisis situations.



Client-Centered Care

Collaborate on client assessments during intake, throughout treatment, and upon graduation.
Adhere to care plans while promoting a client-centered, strength-based and trauma informed approach to recovery.
Obtain pertinent medical collateral from previous care providers if available and relevant.
Provide medical care as needed including first aid to both clients as well as colleagues as needed.
Provide collaboration in assessment of client upon intake and leading up to discharge from the program (planned and unplanned) including arranging follow up after care, medications, transferring appropriate correspondence to appropriate recipients involved in circle of care.
Participating in physician-client consultations & following physician orders and directions.
Work in collaboration with onsite Addictions Specialist for Doctor Day, as well as use critically thinking as to appropriateness of reaching out to the On Call Physician for medical matters requiring immediate attention and direction.
Attending “Code Blue” scenarios on site and directing staff on roles throughout Code (in absence of Management) until medical professionals arrive onsite.
Update the care plan's medication list as required and safely administer medications following the 10 rights and 3 checks of medication administration as per protocol.
Liaise with community medical partners to provide holistic, well-rounded care.
Assess clients every shift and as required, considering their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and document assessments appropriately.
Collaborate with the nursing manager in tasks and report any concerns directly to them.
Understand and be familiar with BCCNM Nursing protocols, policies and procedures.
Maintain & review client records, daily logs, care plans and discharge summaries.
Update Discharge Summary with current medications and diagnoses Axis I- IV.
Maintain supplies & ensure the security of the nursing station at all times
Promote inclusive interactions respecting LGBTQ2+, cultural, racial, religious, and minority sensitivities.
Contribute to facility cleanliness and safety measures & assist where needed on the floor.
Support co-facilitation and encourage client participation in programs.
Monitor and report health and safety concerns to the Operations Manager.
Adhere to ANT Client-Centered, Human Resources & Medication related Policies and Procedures.
Other duties as assigned.


Reporting & Team Building

Drive a culture of trust, open communication, respectful and creative strategies.
Maintain client documentation complying with BCCNM Guidelines as well as site Licensing requirements.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Information Act of BC and BC.
Participate in problem solving and conflict resolution with objectivity promoting the autonomy and growth of the team.
Engage in team building activities fostering positive and effective communication Stay open to reflecting, debriefing, and processing distressing events or vicarious trauma.
Exhibit continuous learning to enhance existing skills and develop competencies.
Attend regular meetings identifying requirements, areas of success, and trends impacting service delivery.
Advocate and represent the youth and adult center clinical strengths and needs at meetings internally and externally.


Minimum Skills and Qualifications

Designation in good standing with valid BC provincial practicing license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives
Experience working with clients in addiction, mental health, and recovery an asset
Excellent administrative, time management, and organizational skills
Current Class 5 Driver’s License
Current First Aid & CPR with AED certification
Naloxone Administration certification
WHIMS certification
Addictions Care and Treatment Online certification
Self-motivated and capacity to work independently
Competent with Microsoft Office
Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment


Benefits:

Competitive wages
Benefits covered at 100% for full-time employees (health care, dental care, vision care)
Full-time staff receive 3-weeks’ vacation per year
Stat pay (1.5x) for hours worked on statutory holidays
Meals provided on site
Casual dress
On-site parking
No over-night shifts
Flexible work environment
Wellness program

Contact Information:

Daryl@Activecareservices.ca
Allison@ournewtomorrow.ca
Recruitment@Activecareservices.ca

03/10/2025

Employment Opportunity!

Social Worker - Case Management

Position Summary:

A New Tomorrow supports both adult and youth divisions of practice to deliver exceptional treatment services to individuals recovering from substance misuse with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to transforming lives.

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, the Social Worker, is responsible for providing 1:1 client support and delivery of psychoeducational groups using various applied treatment modalities to address addiction and mental health challenges. The Social Worker is expected to engage with clients within the scope of practice and ensure all practice standards are being met. This position is responsible for the duties listed below:



Client-Centered Care

Build therapeutic rapport with applicants by using motivational interviewing skills.
Provide brief and solution-focused 1:1 emotional support.
Facilitate psychoeducational groups; support co-facilitation & encourage client participation in programs.
Offer crisis management and stabilization support to clients.
Assist with facilitation of new client intake and collaborate on waitlist management.
Conduct screening assessments using the American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria to identify client needs and suitability in receiving supports from ANT.
Gather and obtain collateral information to support in identifying suitability for services, from all parties including but not limited to; family, community agencies/partners, hospitals, withdrawal management facilities, and community clinicians.
Work closely and communicate effectively with medical detox facilities to ensure clients receive withdrawal management supports prior to attending ANT.
Provide applicants and families community resources and/or alternate treatment recommendations in relation to substance use and mental health.
Assess and complete su***de risk assessments as appropriate
Liaise with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and have an understanding of income opportunities available for applicants
Participate in program development, support development and implementation of Care Plan, attend weekly conferences to review and re-evaluate as necessary.
Contribute to discharge planning, addressing housing, finances, after care services and transitioning back to the community support.
Maintain client records and detailed client documentation, including daily contact logs, Care Plans, Transition Plan and Discharge Summary in accordance with standards.
Adhere to care plans, promoting client-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed holistic approach treatment recovery.
Promote inclusive interactions respecting LGBTQ2+, cultural, racial, religious, and minority sensitivities.
Promote a client centered, strength based, trauma informed holistic approach to treatment.
Maintain client documentation complying with Registration & Licensing standards.
Ensure commitment to confidentiality is maintained utilizing the guidelines of the Personal Information Act of BC and governing body regulations.
Ensure a safe environment by identifying health & safety concerns both inside and outside the residences and reporting to the Facilities Coordinator in a timely manner.
Adhere to ANT Client-Centered, Human Resources & Medication related Policies and Procedures.
Other duties as assigned.


Reporting & Team Building

Build trust, innovation and creative strategies for the team in support of delivering exceptional treatment services.
Communicate clearly & effectively with clients and colleagues.
Stay open to reflecting, debriefing, and processing distressing events or vicarious trauma.
Participate in annual performance review including development of professional goals accepting constructive criticism in spirit of performance improvement; maintain an open mind to coaching and mentoring.
Attend regular meetings identifying requirements, areas of success, areas of need/improvement, and trends impacting service delivery.
Take part in training and opportunity for skill development and enhancement.
Exhibit continuous learning to enhance existing skills and develop competencies.
Engage in team building activities fostering positive and effective communication.
Take part in problem solving, conflict resolution and collaboration with co-workers and clients.
Assist with reflection, debriefing, and processing distressing thoughts and vicarious trauma.


Minimum Skills and Qualifications

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Active registration & designation in good standing with valid BC provincial practicing license with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
Experience working with clients in addiction, mental health, and recovery.
Excellent administrative, time management, communication, and organizational skills
Current Class 5 Driver’s License
Current First Aid & CPR with AED certification
Naloxone Administration certification
WHIMS certification
Addictions Care and Treatment Online certification
Self-motivated and capacity to work independently
Competent with Microsoft Office
Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment
Other training as required

Contact Information:

Recruitment@activecareservices.ca
Daryl@activecareservices.ca
Allison@ournewtomorrow,ca

05/28/2024

06/22/2023

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Position: Addictions Counsellor

Dr. Mandy Manak and Active Care Youth and Adult Services have partnered to create “A New Tomorrow”. A New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions LTD will be operating a live-In treatment center in Kamloops, BC. The organization is in the early stages of creating program structure and facility development.

We are seeking applicants with extensive experience in mental health and substance use as well as knowledge and experience in developmental disabilities. A New Tomorrow will be providing specialized mental health consultation and services to youth & adults who may have comorbid disorders. The Addictions Counsellor functions as the clinical contact for the client. The Addictions Counsellor provides individual and group therapies following prescribed treatment modalities, to address addiction issues. The Addiction Counsellor is responsible for addressing individual addiction challenges and providing appropriate guidance targeting alternative responses to addiction issues. Duties of the Addictions Counsellor is to provide counselling services liaise with the treatment team, document client process, and participate in a team approach to client care.

Requirements:

- Masters Level in Clinical Counselling specializing in addictions treatment, or equivalent in education and experience. Provision of counselling services to residences
- Current valid B.C. driver's license and access to reliable vehicle.
- Demonstrated knowledge of addiction treatment modalities
- Experience working with BC First Nations organizations and communities.
- Knowledge of the health and wellness governance landscape in First Nations' health in BC, particularly relative to mental wellness.
- Knowledge of theories, practices and principles relative to mental wellness, su***de prevention, and mental health emergency response, particularly relative to First Nations in BC, including the current programs and services available.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal/First Nations mental wellness health system needs, including mental health and wellness issues that face BC First Nations.
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols and ability to manage conflict in a respectful and culturally relevant and safe manner

Skills and Abilities:

Assessment, Treatment and Goals: Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group therapies, using various applied treatment modalities to address addiction challenges. Developing an addictions treatment plan, documenting client progress, and working collaboratively with a team of professionals to support client recovery. Protect the integrity of the treatment process, including always maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality. Support the client in their endeavour of gaining treatment, educational, career and life goals.

Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills. Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach. Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.

Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care. Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Compensation:

Wage Range $40.00 - $50.00 Based on Experience & Education
Sun Life Benefit Package
Great & Accommodating Team!

Contact:
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact:
alexis@activecareservices.ca

06/22/2023

We have openings for full time and casual positions, in a variety of roles!