Addictions Counsellor

Autism Services; One Arrow; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services is seeking an Addictions Counsellor to provide confidential counselling, assessments, case management, crisis intervention, education, prevention programming, and referral services for community members experiencing substance use and co‑occurring mental health concerns.

The successful candidate will collaborate with community partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, health professionals, treatment centers, and families to support individuals throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practice.
• Strong understanding of: Intergeneration trauma, Residential school impacts, Grief and loss.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.
• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential addictions counselling, assessments, case management, crisis intervention, education, prevention programming, and referral services for community members experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
• Collaborate with community partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, health professionals, treatment centers, and families to support individuals throughout their recovery journey.
• Embrace a harm reduction philosophy while supporting individuals seeking recovery when appropriate.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Recovery-oriented practice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Confidentiality & privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commensurate with education and experience

Posted Date:

30-Jul-2026

Location:

ONE ARROW FIRST NATION

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Full-Time

Education:

University Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

3-5 Years

Apply By Date:

13-Aug-2026

Reporting to the Mental Health & Addictions Manager, the Addictions Counsellor provides confidential addictions counselling, assessments, case management, crisis intervention, education, prevention programming, and referral services for community members experiencing substance use and co‑occurring mental health concerns. The successful candidate will collaborate with community partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, health professionals, treatment centers, and families to support individuals throughout their recovery journey. This position embraces a harm reduction philosophy while supporting individuals seeking recovery when appropriate.
Knowledge of trauma‑informed care, harm reduction, and recovery‑oriented practice. Strong understanding of: Intergeneration trauma, Residential school impacts, Grief and loss. Excellent communication and people skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent documentation and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping. Understanding of confidentiality and privacy legislation.