Addictions Counsellor Diploma
About The Position
As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, and under the general direction of the Addictions Counsellor - Degree (Alcohol & Addictions Services Worker), the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counselling sessions with clients. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.
Requirements
- Chemical Dependency diploma
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to employer
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of the Youth Detox and Stabilization Act
- Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
- Knowledge of MHAIS
- Knowledge of community programs/services
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
- Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
- Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
- Knowledge in evidence-informed counselling to clients dealing with substance use
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing
- Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues
Responsibilities
- Providing informational programming
- Individual and group counselling sessions with clients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
