Addiction Support Counsellor

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development allowance

Generous paid time off

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Addiction Support Counsellor for our client’s team in Welkom, South Africa. You will provide therapeutic support to individuals with substance use, using evidence-based counselling to foster recovery and resilience.

Responsibilities include client assessments, relapse prevention planning, and delivering individual and group sessions. You will work within the South African healthcare framework, educate families, and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or related field is required.
• Professional accreditation or certification as an Addiction Counsellor is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in addiction counselling or related therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to determine addiction issues.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and relapse prevention plans.
• Provide one-on-one and group counselling sessions using various therapeutic modalities.
• Educate clients and families about addiction and recovery processes.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain confidential client records per ethical standards.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a compassionate and experienced Addiction Support Counsellor to join their dedicated team in Welkom. This role involves providing therapeutic support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. You will employ evidence-based counselling techniques to help clients understand their addiction, develop coping mechanisms, and achieve lasting recovery. The position requires a sensitive approach, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for healing and rehabilitation within the Free State community, contributing to a positive recovery journey for all clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to determine the nature and severity of addiction issues.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and relapse prevention plans.
• Provide one-on-one and group counselling sessions using various therapeutic modalities.
• Educate clients and their families about addiction and recovery processes.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain confidential client records and documentation in compliance with ethical standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation or certification as an Addiction Counsellor.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in addiction counselling or a related therapeutic setting.
• In-depth knowledge of addiction, recovery principles, and therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent empathy, active listening, and communication skills.
• Experience working within the South African healthcare or social services framework.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Professional development allowance for workshops and certifications.
• Generous paid time off.
• A supportive work environment focused on client recovery and staff well-being.