Addictions Recovery Counselor & Group Facilitator

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Vancouver Island is seeking an Addictions and Recovery Worker to deliver non-medical withdrawal management care. Responsibilities include facilitating supportive counselling and educational groups, observing and monitoring clients with substance misuse issues. Candidates require relevant certification and two years' experience in addiction counselling. The position emphasizes client safety and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent related experience in addiction counselling.
• Experience with mental health and substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical withdrawal management care.
• Facilitate supportive counselling and educational groups.
• Observe and monitor clients, ensuring safety and well-being.

Skills

Effective communication

Dealing with addicted clients

Observing health changes

Group facilitation

Healthy lifestyle role modeling

Setting boundaries

Independent working

Crisis intervention

Operating software

Education

Post secondary certification in addiction counselling

Valid BC Driver's License

Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Foodsafe Certification

Job description

A health authority in Vancouver Island is seeking an Addictions and Recovery Worker to deliver non-medical withdrawal management care. Responsibilities include facilitating supportive counselling and educational groups, observing and monitoring clients with substance misuse issues. Candidates require relevant certification and two years' experience in addiction counselling. The position emphasizes client safety and effective communication.