Addictions Counsellor

Teen Challenge; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance addictions. As an Addictions Counsellor, you will provide essential one-on-one therapeutic counselling and implement treatment plans while adhering to psychotherapeutic standards. This full-time role involves conducting group sessions and supporting clients in their recovery journey, integrating biblical principles into the healing process. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and supporting them in their recovery, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to engage in meaningful work within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in therapeutic counselling and addiction recovery required.
• Certification in addictions counselling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one therapeutic counselling sessions for clients.
• Write and implement treatment plans for caseload clients.
• Conduct group sessions and maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

Therapeutic Counselling

Addiction Recovery Knowledge

Relapse Prevention Strategies

Group Facilitation

Biblical Principles Implementation

Education

Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Certification in Addictions Counselling

Job description

Posted On: Fri, 07 Feb. 2025
Pay Rate: As Agreed
Hours: Full Time
Reporting To: Centre Director

Note: This is a full-time position at the Eastern Ontario Men's Centre in Renfrew, ON and will remotely support the Atlantic Hope Women's Centre in St. John's, NL. Directly reporting to the Centre Director; pay rate as agreed, based on experience, expertise, and applicable education.

POSITION SUMMARY
As a compassionate organization whose mission is to help men and women overcome substance addictions to lead full and productive lives. The primary responsibility of the Addictions Counsellor is to provide one-on-one therapeutic rehabilitative counselling sessions for clients in our program while ensuring compliance with psychotherapeutic counselling standards as well as the Teen Challenge Canada (TCC) program standards. As an Addictions Counsellor, you would write and implement a treatment plan for caseload clients, provide weekly one-on-one counselling, group sessions, relapse prevention, and exit strategy planning while including and implementing biblical principles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide one-on-one therapeutic rehabilitative counselling sessions for clients in the TCC program, assigned to caseload, supporting both in-person and hybrid, ensuring compliance with psychotherapeutic counselling standards and the TCC Program Standards.
• Write and implement a “Treatment Plan” for caseload clients.
• Provide regularly scheduled one-on-one counselling and weekly group sessions, addictions relapse prevention, and exit strategy planning.
• Acquire feedback on client progress from other staff, Restoration Board, and other components of the TCC program through attendance at program meetings.
• Maintain confidential client files according to TCC policies.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients’ histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
• Attend professional development courses as directed by the Centre Director, including any prescribed continuing education to maintain certification.
• Ensure compliance with and maintain membership in good standing with counselling code of ethics and association membership requirements.
• Ability to support the client into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and implement biblical principles for successful daily living.
• Other duties as assigned by the Centre Director.