Addictions Counsellor

1 week ago

Onion Lake SK, Canada Onion Lake Health Centre Full time

Job Summary: The Counsellor is required to provide coordination in the areas of case management, case planning, and implementation of programming. The Counsellor's main job is to assist a client along the continuum of care from admission to Continuing Care. Each Counsellor carries a caseload and provides clinical treatment in the form of, but not limited to, individual, family and group counseling daily.

Job Duties:

· Performs all client intake requirements or assigns a designate.

· Meets with residents within 24 hours of counsellor assignment to establish therapeutic rapport.

· Develop a treatment plan for each client based on the assessment of presenting issues.

· Completes patient orientation, including a biopsychosocial assessment within a week of a patient being medically cleared.

· Adapt treatment modalities to the client's individual characteristics and needs.

· Provide ongoing evaluation and revision of client's progress and goals.

· Provide a range of counselling and education services including individual, group and family services.

· Provide relapse prevention services.

· Assist as needed with assessing and providing direct intervention or referral to appropriate service providers/programs.

· Provide coordination in the areas of case management, case planning and implementation of programming.

· Deal effectively with addictive patterns of behavior, concurrent disorders, and other mental health behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief, and loss.

· Coordinate and/or participate in case management, consultation and in departmental planning activities.

· Maintain regular contact with client referrals and/or family according to the frequency and method desired by the referral and/or family to keep them apprised of client progress and/or difficulties.

· Intervene as advocate for clients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

· Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the client's histories and progress, services provided and other required information.

· Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, 40 hours total per week.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

· A bachelor's degree in psychology, Counselling or Social Work; one to three years' experience in Addiction Counselling is an asset.

· Registered in a regulated mental health/addiction profession is an asset.

· Certification (or working towards MI & DBT Training).

· Sound knowledge of various therapeutic addiction counselling theories and practices.

· Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide range of individuals consisting of diverse ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations.

· Ability to work well under pressure, individually and as part of a team.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to assist clients and family members with concern and empathy, respecting their confidentiality and privacy in a respectful manner.

· Valid Driver's License, Driver's abstract, Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

DEADLINE DATE: November 10, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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