addictions counsellor

Job information addictions counsellor from the Company Whitecap Dakota Nation, this latest addictions counsellor job vacancy is located in the city Whitecap, SK. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Administrative field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Asset languages
• Dakota
Work setting
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• Rural area
Tasks
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• 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
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Record observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Perform administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate records
• Examine and assess behaviour to diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification
• CPR Certificate
• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association
Computer and technology knowledge
• Electronic medical records
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office
Type of treatment experience
• Crisis intervention counselling
• Cognitive therapy
• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
Security and safety
• Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Accurate
• Organized
Screening questions
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Pension plan
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Wellness program