Addiction Counsellor

**Addictions Counsellor**
**This position is based in Gunn, AB**
Lakeview Recovery Community - Gunn, AB

At Lakeview Recovery Community, we are committed to ensuring equity of access to people from across the province who seek assistance in addiction recovery. We welcome men over the age of 18, of all ethnicities, sexual orientations and we seek to provide an inclusive environment. Our staff are culturally aware and sensitive to diverse needs. We work to ensure all client feel safe and secure in their new environment and that they soon feel at home.

Located in Gunn, Alberta, the Lakeview Recovery Community supports men living with addiction on their journey to a sustainable recovery. We deliver a full continuum of addiction recovery support in a community environment, focusing on healing and personal growth. Our goal is that individuals leave Lakeview with the life skills, tools, and resources to maintain long-term wellness and sustain recovery and having nurtured healthy relationships with friends and family.

Reporting to the Senior Counsellor Lead, the Counsellor will be an integral part of the clinical team, providing individual and group counseling to clients struggling with addiction. The Therapeutic Recovery Worker will work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans, facilitate therapeutic interventions, and support their recovery journey in a compassionate and empowering environment.

**Role-specific Accountabilities**
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide group and individual counseling sessions to clients addressing their substance use issues.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, utilizing our evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common themes in addiction recovery, such as relapse prevention, coping skills, and family dynamics.
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized recovery plans, setting achievable goals and objectives for their recovery journey.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in acute distress, utilizing de-escalation techniques and appropriate interventions to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being.
- Educate clients and their families about addiction, recovery, and the importance of ongoing support and self-care.
- Advocate for the needs and rights of clients within the treatment system and the broader community.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of client assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Support the delivery and adherence of the Therapeutic Community model.

**Qualifications**
- Licensed or certified addiction counselor preferred.
- Previous experience working in addiction treatment or mental health counseling.
- Strong understanding of addiction and Therapeutic Communities.
- Proven experience in maintain professional boundaries.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery.
- Successfully complete and pass a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check prior to initiating employment and annually thereafter.
- Clearance to be on premises by the Director of Corrections.

**Benefits**:

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Addiction Recovery: 3 years (preferred)
- Counselling: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person