Addictions Counsellor Diploma

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Yorkton, SK

2d • CA$30 - CA$36 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the Manager, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain, and enhance recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counselling sessions with clients. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement plans to help clients reach their goals.

Requirements

• Mental Health & Addictions Counselling Diploma or a related Health Sciences field
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on family units
• Ability to accurately assess addiction(s) and make appropriate recovery plans.
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge in group dynamics
• Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients and community
• Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related symptoms
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model
• Ability to organize work load demands
• Upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
• Bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

Responsibilities

• Restore, maintain, and enhance recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs.
• Provide informational programming.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions with clients.
• Assess individual and group needs of clients.
• Implement plans to help clients reach their goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree