Addictions counsellor

Location: North Battleford

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Job details

• Location North Battleford , SK S9A 2Y3
• Salary 58,000 to 62,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Community service organization
• Counselling centres
• Treatment centre
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
• Counselling, social agency

Responsibilities Tasks

Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Power Point
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Policy and program experience

• Addiction or substance abuse

Area of work experience

• Counselling

Type of treatment experience

• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Crisis intervention counselling
• First Nations

Area of specialization

• Aboriginal or First Nations education
• Drug addiction

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada
. The employer will not respond to your application.

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