Addiction Counselor

Job Summary:
The Addiction Counsellor will counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, groups, or engage in prevention programs. In delivering these services, the Addiction Counsellor utilizes a case management approach, consulting with Mental Health Counselors and representatives from several supporting agencies. Addiction Counselors are required to provide coordination in the areas of case management, case planning, and implementation of addiction programs.

Job Skills:

• Provide screening, intake, and assessment for clients in order to determine the presenting issue(s), and access appropriate treatment programming and/or services.
• Identify the most appropriate of available treatment modalities; Explore all available resources in maximizing the most effective plan for the client.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and revision of client’s progress/goals.
• Provide appropriate intervention to the client and the community based on their assessment and treatment plan.
• Provide follow-up to clients once the counseling services are complete.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Coordinate and/or participate in case management, consultation, and departmental planning activities.
• Maintain positive relationships with other service providers, including but not limited to: social workers, medical staff, corrections officers, and the RCMP.
• Record case notes and produce client-related documentation such as reports according to accepted practices and policies.
• Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Job Qualifications:

• Completion of a diploma or degree program in Addiction Counseling; Minimum 2 years experience in Addictions counseling.
• A sound knowledge of various therapeutic addiction counseling theories and practices is required, especially in the areas of clinical evaluation of alcohol and drug issues, treatment planning, counseling, education and prevention, documentation, and professional and ethical standards.
• Able to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and experiences, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations.
• Sound knowledge of the following techniques is required: crisis intervention, anger diffusion, conflict intervention and resolution, use of chemical dependency diagnostic tools.
• Demonstrated ability to assist clients or family members with concern and empathy, respecting their confidentiality and privacy and communicating in a courteous and respectful manner.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts; Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to privacy and confidentiality.

Extended DEADLINE DATE: September 10, 2025
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Interested applicants, who meet the qualifications as listed above, must submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Current resume with dates specified
3. LIST of three current references with phone numbers
4. Vulnerable Sector Check/Clear Criminal Record Check
5. Drivers Abstract

Attention to: Human Resources
Phone: (306) 344-2330 ext. 2238
Fax: (306) 344-2357
E-Mail: careers@onionlakehealth.org