Drug Addiction Counsellor

4 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Community service organization
- On-site customer service
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Social service or charity agency
- Non-governmental organization or association
- Urban area
**Tasks**:

- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- 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
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- 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
- Record observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
- Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
- Plan intervention programs
- Perform administrative tasks
- Observe and analyze patients during treatment sessions
- Maintain accurate records
- Implement treatment plans
- Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
- Conduct research
- Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation
- Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- MS Office
**Type of related experience**:

- Historical research
- Programs or systems research
**Type of treatment experience**:

- Crisis intervention counselling
- Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Accurate
- Organized
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Pension plan
**Other benefits**:

- Team building opportunities

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