Addiction Counsellor

The Addiction Counsellor will work closely with the project team to identify and provide counseling and care coordination services to individuals with lived and living experiences of substance use. The Addiction Counsellor will provide culturally safe care to individuals at risk of overdose and develop partnerships with community partners to reduce risk.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Screening and assessment to ensure the most appropriate interventions are offered to the client
- Responsible for providing appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to individuals with lived and living experience of substance use
- Provides referrals to other services
- Provide support in the conduct of peer support training programs and weekly drop-in workshops

Qualifications:

- A University degree in a relevant area of health-related discipline along with formal post-graduate training in addiction counseling
- Three years of relevant experience in providing services to individuals who live with an addiction issue
- Ability to provide support in group and individual settings, assessment, supportive counseling, and referral in the field of addictions and harm reduction
- Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of clients
- Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment
- Working knowledge on the various harm reduction practices and models
- Working knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and other relevant legislation

**Salary**: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person