Addiction Counsellor

1 day ago

Winnipeg, Canada Detox Centre of Manitoba Full time

Shift : Evening ( 3 pm to 11:30 pm + weekend rotation )

**Job summary**

The addictions counsellor will provide counselling, instruction and support to individuals with issues related to substance use.

**Reports to**: General Manager

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Deliver rehabilitation activities
- Facilitate instructional, educational and recovery workshops and counselling sessions
- Produce thorough and accurate case notes and related documentation
- Perform one-on-one therapy counselling
- Intervene in a de-escalate crisis situations and suicide risk intervention
- Collaborate with client to develop a client-centered and strength-based recovery plan
- Collaborate with health care professionals and social workers in a multi-disciplinary team
- Lead counselling sessions using evidence-based intervention strategies
- Administer breathalyzer and drug screening and keep records
- Perform administrative duties for admissions and discharge of clients
- Deliver daily activities and assist in the provision of individualized care plans
- Accompany clients to outings and monitor clients while at the outings
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and document it accordingly
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients
- Follow the rules, policies and regulations of the Detox Centre of Manitoba
- Perform administrative tasks

**Requirements and qualifications**
- Minimum grade 12 diploma/degree and relevant pos-secondary education such as counselling and social work. Other related programs will be considered
- Reasonable experience with bio-psychosocial assessments and client-centered and strength-based recovery plans
- Reasonable experience with after-care rehabilitation plans for clients and their families
- Respectful of cultural diversity
- Organized, resourceful and able to follow a schedule
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history, culture, practices, customs and beliefs, including unresolved trauma, stressors, domestic violence, addiction and mental health
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and multitask
- Client-oriented and friendly
- Time management skill
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs
- First Aid/CPR would be an asset
- Having a valid class 5 Manitoba Driver’s license would be an asset

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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

Pay: $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

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