Addictions counsellor

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Non-governmental organization or association

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Interview patients
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Perform administrative tasks
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan intervention programs
• Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients’ adjustment
• Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
• Interpret test results
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification
• Mental health first aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Other benefits