ADDICTION COUNSELLOR
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Review client background information and interview clients to conduct a complete mental health assessment to determine needs and level of risk
- Apply mental health assessment to determine client’s needs and discuss recommended services and support options for the client and their family
- Develop plans of actions, implementation, and follow-up of the client goal plan
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency services for clients with health and safety concerns when it is determined that additional intervention is required
- Teach clients, families and/or significant others a variety of coping mechanisms and strategies focusing on a healthy lifestyle including self-care, breathing techniques, and healthy eating
- Liaise with mental health and addiction services and resources to provide necessary support and assistance
- Assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including medical, housing, employment, daycare, and other services
- Maintain current progress records on clients and document intervention plans and outcomes
- Discuss any difficulties or problems and formulate solutions for improvement
- Support the client during all stages of recovery from usage to abstinence
- Develop discharge plans in partnership with the treatment team
- Complete client documentation and data requirements in accordance with hospital, Ministry of Health, and departmental standards
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in counseling psychology from a recognized Institution.
- Evidence of training in addiction counseling/chemical dependency counseling
- Served a similar position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Registration with counselors and psychologists board and have a valid practicing license
Essential Skills Competencies
- Excellent innovative and strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated excellent qualities of a team player
- People management Skills
- Planning and coordination skill
Job Nature
- Full Time
Application Details
To apply for the position , please click the ‘Fill Application Form’ button below. Ensure that you complete all sections of the form accurately and provide detailed responses to the questions to help us better understand your qualifications.
Deadline for submission is on Wednesday 19th November 2025.