Addictions Counsellor

Work setting

• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
• Counselling, social agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Record observations
• 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
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• 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
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Policy and program experience

• Addiction or substance abuse

Type of treatment experience

• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Crisis intervention counselling

Area of specialization

• Drug addiction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Wellness program