Substance Abuse Recovery Specialist

1 day ago


Canada McDougall House Full time

McDougall House is a residential addiction treatment facility that offers a gender-specific program for women in recovery. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where individuals can gain knowledge, awareness, and the opportunity for change.

We are seeking a highly skilled Substance Abuse Recovery Specialist to join our team of counsellors. As part of our collaborative process, you will bring fresh perspectives and experiences to assist women in Alberta on their individual journeys towards recovery from addictions.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a specialization in addiction counselling or a related field and over 5 years of relevant experience in addiction counselling. Alternatively, a master's degree with a specialization in addiction counselling or a related field and over 2 years of experience in addiction counselling would be preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing professional recovery work in treatment, prevention, and community capacity building using a client-centered approach.
  • Assessing, treating, guiding, and supporting clients in addressing issues related to addiction(s), including co-occurring addiction and mental health problems.
  • Developing and monitoring treatment plans, including targeted interventions to address identified problems/goals in collaboration with clients.
  • Collaborating with other counsellors to ensure consistency and alignment with the programming at McDougall House.
  • Contributing to a learning culture and playing an important role in a supportive team environment.

Requirements include:

  • Knowledge of addictions, gender-specific issues, and Twelve Step programs.
  • Over two years of one-on-one counselling experience, preferably with clients recovering from addictions.
  • Able to take initiative and make independent decisions while following established guidelines for clients in the program.
  • Capable of contributing to a culture of learning and being supportive of colleagues.
  • Certified with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) or registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of $55,000 to $75,000 per year. Benefits include dental care, employee assistance program, extended health care, on-site parking, and RRSP match. The schedule is an 8-hour shift.



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