Addiction Counsellor

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified and compassionate Addiction Counsellor to join their team in Vereeniging . This role is critical in providing therapeutic support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. You will work with clients to develop recovery plans, offer counseling services, and connect them with necessary resources for long-term sobriety and well-being. This hybrid position allows for flexibility, combining in-person sessions with remote case management and client support activities.

Join a dedicated team committed to fostering hope, healing, and recovery within the Vereeniging community, promoting a supportive environment for lasting change.

• Conduct initial assessments to understand clients' substance use history and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Educate clients and their families about addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and support services to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and progress documentation.

• Relevant professional qualification in counselling, psychology, or social work.
• Experience in addiction counselling or substance abuse treatment.
• Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, MI).
• Strong understanding of addiction and recovery processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and empathetic listening skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively in a hybrid work setting.

• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work contributing to individual and community recovery in Vereeniging .
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Supportive team environment and clinical supervision./n
• Be part of an organization dedicated to restoring lives and promoting well-being.