- 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?
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