Certified Addictions Counsellor

2 months ago

Richmond, Canada Turning Point Recovery Society Full time

Certified Addictions Counsellor Bed-Based Program

Part Time - Weekends - Richmond, BC

$25-$30 an hour

The Addictions Counselor is primarily responsible for providing individual and group counseling services for residents and for implementing the Turning Point Recovery program with our clients. Additionally, the counsellor:

- Intervenes effectively with residents utilizing best practice, trauma-informed and client centered approaches;
- Assists residents in the development of Individual Care Plans, Relapse Prevention, Transition, Discharge and Continuing Care Plans
- Provides additional addictions support recovery services to residents as mandated by program and contract(s);
- Completes in-takes and other case management duties including report writing and documentation;
- Completes resident assessments, and makes appropriate referrals;
- May be required to transport clients to appointments periodically.

**Academic**

A master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychiatric Nursing, Leadership, or a related field of health or human services, or;
A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychiatric Nursing, Leadership, or a related field of health or human services, coupled with a certification in substance use counselling

**Professional**

5 years of professional experience in bed-based substance use or mental health treatment setting.

Demonstrated expertise in counselling individuals with addiction and or mental health issues.

Demonstrated expertise in providing a continuum of care for the confluence of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and trauma.

Knowledge of contemporary best practices and ongoing research in the treatment of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and trauma.

**Required**:
As per the latest guidelines of the Provincial Health Officer regarding Hospital and Community (Health Care and other services), dated July 26, 2024, all staff working at Turning Point are required to disclose their immunization status for COVID-19, influenza, and other critical vaccine-preventable diseases. This ensures quick action in the event of exposure, outbreak, or future pandemics to keep everyone safe.

A TB screening test and a record of all other current immunizations are also required.

Valid BC Driver's License

Part-time positions (weekends - 16 hours). Salary is scaled to experience.

Extended benefits may be available after completion of first 3 months employment.

No Work Remotely

**Job Type**: Part-Time

**Salary**: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:
On-site parking

Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required

**Schedule**:
8 hour shifts

Weekends only

**Education**:
Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:
Counseling: 3 years (required)

**Licence/Certification**:
BC Driver's (required)

Work Location: In person

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $48,750.00-$58,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- On call
- Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Addictions Counseling: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- BC Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person

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