Addictions Counsellor I

NL Health Services; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NL Health Services in Newfoundland and Labrador seeks an Addictions Counsellor I to manage complex, multi-needs cases and provide intensive therapeutic counselling to individuals, families and groups.

You will contribute to clinical assessment, risk management, and education activities, including advocacy and prevention initiatives within adult mental health programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of theoretical approaches for intensive intervention in mental health and addictions.
• Experience in individual, family, and group counselling in specialized fields.
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, multi-needs cases for clients with mental health issues.
• Provide intensive therapeutic counselling for individuals, families and groups.
• Develop and facilitate professional education, clinical consultation, and community initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk management

Counselling

Intervention

Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Zone

Western Zone

Location

RGH - Rufus Guinchard Health Centre

Title

Addictions Counsellor I

Hours

• 75 (8 hours; Days)


• 08:30-16:30 Hours, Monday to Friday


• Flexible hours are required

Salary

CGCH39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour)

Competition Number

VAC0026325

Posted Date

2026-07-02

Closing Date

Open until filled.

Duties

This position requires the management of complex, multi-needs cases based on current theory and methods of intervention for clients experiencing a wide variety of mental health issues. The position demands specialized social work skills in the areas of clinical assessment, risk management, and clinical intervention with children, adolescents and families. Intervention services include intensive therapeutic counselling for individuals, families and groups. The position also requires that this advanced knowledge be used to develop and facilitate professional education, clinical consultation, community awareness-raising activities, advocacy, and prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of theoretical approaches and methods for intensive intervention with people experiencing mental health issues is required. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability in the areas of individual, family, and group counselling in these specialized fields. Knowledge of group dynamics, interventions, therapeutic and psycho-educational groups in mental health is required. Effective teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience working in an interdisciplinary community-based mental health setting would be an asset. The required knowledge and proven abilities for this position would normally have been acquired through progressively responsible experience in the area of mental health and addictions. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. A Master's Degree is preferred. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is a requirement for this position.

Notes

While the primary function of this position is to support operations of Adult Mental Health Services, the Social Worker I may be involved in assessment, treatment, follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services.

Please note: Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

Please note: If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered for this competition.