Addictions & Mental Health Counselor – Rapid Access Clinic

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Portage la Prairie is seeking a Rehabilitation Counsellor for its Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine Clinic. The role focuses on providing person-centered counseling and support for individuals affected by addictions. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Health-Related Social Sciences and experience using Motivational Interviewing techniques. This temporary position offers a full-time, in-person commitment with competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Experience working from a person-centered perspective.
• Experience in addictions assessment and counselling.
• Active license and registration to practice as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group-counselling support.
• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Collaborate with clients to design treatment plans.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal and oral communication skills

Motivational Interviewing techniques

Ability to work within complex systems

Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

Empathy and compassion

Education

Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education in Health-Related Social Sciences

Diploma in Applied Counseling

Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)

Job description

A healthcare organization in Portage la Prairie is seeking a Rehabilitation Counsellor for its Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine Clinic. The role focuses on providing person-centered counseling and support for individuals affected by addictions. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Health-Related Social Sciences and experience using Motivational Interviewing techniques. This temporary position offers a full-time, in-person commitment with competitive remuneration.