Addiction Counsellor

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Addiction Counsellor in Kimberley to support individuals overcoming substance use and related challenges. The role blends remote therapy with in-person sessions and group facilitation within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will assess needs, tailor recovery plans, and deliver individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches, while maintaining confidential records and supporting relapse prevention efforts.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Professional registration with a recognized counseling body (e.g., HPCSA).
• Proven experience in addiction counseling or substance abuse treatment.
• Strong knowledge of addiction dynamics, treatment modalities, and recovery principles.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and motivational interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of substance abuse patterns and co-occurring mental health issues.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing withdrawal or acute distress.
• Educate clients and their families on addiction, recovery processes, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and progress reports.

Skills

Counseling skills

Empathy

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Registration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Addiction Counsellor to support individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction in Kimberley . This role utilizes a hybrid model, combining remote therapeutic sessions with essential in-person support and group facilitation. You will play a vital role in helping clients overcome addiction, develop coping mechanisms, and rebuild their lives. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to recovery and well-being within the Northern Cape community, working within a supportive and professional framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of substance abuse patterns and co-occurring mental health issues.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing withdrawal or acute distress.
• Educate clients and their families on addiction, recovery processes, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and progress reports.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Professional registration with a recognized counseling body (e.g., HPCSA).
• Proven experience in addiction counseling or substance abuse treatment.
• Strong knowledge of addiction dynamics, treatment modalities, and recovery principles.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and motivational interviewing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility in service delivery.
• Opportunities for specialized training in addiction treatment.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Meaningful work focused on recovery and client empowerment.