Addictions Counsellor Degree

Number of Hours per Rotation: 11.78 hours shift

Relief: No

Float: No

• Hours of Work: Extended hours shift (11.78)
• Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager and as a member of the Adult Services team, the Addiction Counsellor Degree's primary goal will be to assess, counsel and develop comprehensive recovery and case management plans which will restore, maintain or enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and or/addiction related issues. Responsibilities will include the provision of best practice methodology to assess and screen clients, and to provide individual and group counseling. The primary role of this position will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing virtual care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Recovery orientated systems of care & trauma informed practice
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as CBT,DBT,MI & Stages of Change
• Knowledge and ability to assess withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.
• Impact of substance use and harms associated with use
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong knowledge of the best practices associated with treating addictions
• Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
• Knowledge in group dynamics
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans

Other Information

• A provincial program with virtual services provided throughout the province
• Valid driver's license, where required