Addiction Counsellor

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in counseling psychology from a recognized Institution.
  
• Evidence of training in addiction counseling/chemical dependency counseling
  
• Served a similar position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
  
• Registration with counselors and psychologists board and have a valid practicing license
  

• Review client background information and interview clients to conduct a complete mental health assessment to determine needs and level of risk
  
• Apply mental health assessment to determine client’s needs and discuss recommended services and support options for the client and their family
  
• Develop plans of actions, implementation, and follow-up of the client goal plan
  
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services for clients with health and safety concerns when it is determined that additional intervention is required
  
• Teach clients, families and/or significant others a variety of coping mechanisms and strategies focusing on a healthy lifestyle including self-care, breathing techniques, and healthy eating
  
• Liaise with mental health and addiction services and resources to provide necessary support and assistance
  
• Assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including medical, housing, employment, daycare, and other services
  
• Maintain current progress records on clients and document intervention plans and outcomes
  
• Discuss any difficulties or problems and formulate solutions for improvement
  
• Support the client during all stages of recovery from usage to abstinence
  
• Develop discharge plans in partnership with the treatment team
  
• Complete client documentation and data requirements in accordance with hospital, Ministry of Health, and departmental standards