Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 24 to 40 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 5 years or more
Substance abuse/addiction counselling
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Counselling centresRural areaResidential treatment centreRehabilitation centre and special health institutionMental health institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

Provide therapyImplement treatment plansApply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processesCounsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessionsMaintain accurate recordsAdminister standard psychological tests for assessment

Supervision

5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological associationRegistered Marriage and Family TherapistCertification with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy AssociationMembership in the Canadian Psychological Association

Policy and program experience

Addiction or substance abuse

Type of treatment experience

Behaviour modification or behavioural therapyCognitive therapyCrisis intervention counsellingPsychodynamic analytic therapyPsychotherapy

Area of specialization

Drug addiction

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work under pressure

Personal suitability

Client focusDependabilityExcellent oral communicationJudgementValues and ethicsFlexibilityInterpersonal awarenessOrganizedReliabilityTeam player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Evening

Employment terms options

To be determinedDay

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drug addiction counsellor