Live-In Addiction Counselor & Recovery Support Coach

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Canada; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking an Addiction Counsellor to provide comprehensive counselling and supportive services in a Live-In pre-treatment program. You will facilitate admissions, assessments, individual and group counselling, life skills coaching and discharge planning with a client-centred approach.

The role requires 1–3 years of direct care with substance use and mental health issues; education and certifications are highlighted, including CPR/First Aid and an ICAD/CCAC

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Health or Social Science is required.
• College certificate in Addiction Studies from a recognized institution is required.
• Addiction Counsellor certification (ICAD/CCAC) preferred.
• Membership with a relevant college/registering body is an asset.
• CPR and First Aid certifications current.
• Training in CBT/DBT/Supportive counselling is an asset.
• Suicide Prevention training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling.
• Complete addiction-related assessments.
• Provide health teaching and education in individual and group settings.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and life skills groups.
• Maintain clear, timely documentation including admission notes, progress and discharge summaries.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques as required.
• Complete referrals and facilitate transition to community supports.
• Develop transition plans with clients and supports; involve family information sessions as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Act as liaison between patients and community partners for discharge planning.
• Complete intakes, assessments, and case management with a client-centred, harm-reduction approach.
• Coach clients in activities of daily living and life skills.
• Support safety planning and recovery goals with services.

Skills

Addiction counselling

Group counselling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Assessment

Life skills coaching

Discharge planning

Education

Degree or Diploma in Health or Social Science

College certificate in Addiction Studies

ICAD/CCAC certification

Membership with relevant college

CPR and First Aid

CBT/DBT/Supportive counselling training asset

Suicide Prevention training asset

Job description

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking an Addiction Counsellor to provide comprehensive counselling and supportive services in a Live-In pre-treatment program. You will facilitate admissions, assessments, individual and group counselling, life skills coaching and discharge planning with a client-centred approach.

The role requires 1–3 years of direct care with substance use and mental health issues; education and certifications are highlighted, including CPR/First Aid and an ICAD/CCAC