Admissions Addiction Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Our House Addiction Recovery Centre Full time

**Admissions Addiction Counsellor - Full-Time**

Our House Addiction Recovery Centre (Our House) is a one-year residential recovery centre for adult men. We help individuals embark on a recovery process, leading to meaningful and productive lives. Our facility houses 60 men in a supportive environment where they work to overcome their challenges in a non-institutional setting. As a full-time Admissions Addiction Counsellor, you will conduct one on one sessions with clients, run group sessions, administer medication, run feeling check, supervise afternoon programing and assist with intakes and discharges.

All work at Our House will reflect the Mission and Vision statements of the organization. We offer a warm work environment and looking for someone to work 10:00 - 6:00pm with 8 days on and 6 days off schedule. As a non profit, additional hours or schedule changes may be required. The position will have a probation period of 3 months.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Monitor client activities and provide effective intervention in crisis situations.
- Conduct one on one sessions to help clients overcome dependencies, adjust to life, and make changes accordingly.
- Help clients develop skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
- Act as an advocate for clients.
- Maintain a caseload.
- Create and maintain client case notes.
- Perform drug testing as required.
- Prepare and work through modules with clients where necessary.
- Provide medication dispensing to clients during scheduled medication times, document all incoming medications and update client medical information.
- Conduct room searches.
- Participate in clinical meetings and other employee meetings.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with other staff, volunteers, and clients.
- Correspond with prospective clients for admission.
- Assist with the intake process where necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree or diploma in addiction, social work, psychology, or related field is required.
- Knowledge and experience in the addictions and mental health field is required.
- 1-3 years experience in the field.
- Knowledge of the 12-step program.
- Ability to work with a client-centered care and trauma informed philosophy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Complex trauma training required.
- Criminal record check approved by the Executive Director.
- First Aid and CPR certifications are required, and training will be supplied if applicable.
- Must be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity with men of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Is familiar with the issues of addiction.
- Has experience in trauma-informed and client-centered counselling.
- Works collaboratively with other staff and organizations.
- Is adaptable, organized, and self-directed.
- Has a working understanding or experience in non-profit organizations.

**What Our House offers**:

- Vacation time.
- Sick time.
- Wellness days.
- Full health benefits (medical, dental and vision).
- Nutritious, homemade lunch provided daily.
- Open door policy.
- Focus on staff wellness and work-life balance.
- Employee parking.
- Location includes expansive greenspace.

**Position closing date**: June 11th, 2023

**Position start date**: July 12th, 2023

We thank all those who apply, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $54,333.00-$55,962.99 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-11
Expected start date: 2023-07-12

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