Addictions/mental Health Counsellor

2 months ago


New Westminster, Canada Spirit of the Children Society Full time

Spirit of the Children Society is seeking an Addiction Counsellor Facilitator, for a full-time opportunity. The Addiction Counsellor will be responsible for the delivery of programs using trauma informed practices and models to ensure client focused and culturally relevant treatment content are provided using a holistic approach.

The focus of the work is to create an environment that fosters client safety, choice and empowerment, particularly in group facilitation processes and content. This position will participate in the development and implementation of the trauma healing process and knowledge exchange with clients impacted by historic and intergenerational trauma.

Required Education, and Qualifications
- A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in a related field in, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work and / or Professional certification from an alcohol and drug counsellor training program.
- Commensurate combination of work experience or minimum 2 years’ experience in residential treatment or related counselling experience of First Nations clients and in substance misuse programs.
- Addictions Counselling and Program Facilitation: 2 years (preferred)

Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated background and knowledge of First Nations peoples’ customs, culture, and impact of trauma issues, and cultural oppression.
- Knowledge of trauma informed practices and first rate group facilitation skills.
- Qualities including; sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy; strong negotiation, and consensus-building skills; the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team holistic approach
- Emotional Competencies that includes adapting to changing situations.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Class Five Driver’s License as Required and Class Four Driver’s license an asset.

Pay: $55,000.00-$58,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Counselling Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person


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