Addiction Counsellor

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Clinical supervision

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a qualified Addiction Counsellor to provide therapeutic support to individuals battling substance abuse. You will assess needs, develop recovery plans, and deliver counseling in a hybrid setting, combining in-person and remote case management.

You will work with a dedicated team to educate clients and families, coordinate with other healthcare professionals, and maintain confidential records, aiming to foster lasting recovery and wellbeing within the

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in counselling, psychology, or social work.
• Experience in addiction counselling or substance abuse treatment.
• Proficiency in CBT and motivational interviewing (MI).
• Strong understanding of addiction and recovery processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and empathetic listening skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of clients' substance use history and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based approaches.
• Educate clients and families about addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and support services to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and progress documentation.

Skills

Counselling

Empathetic listening

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Communication

CBT

MI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified and compassionate Addiction Counsellor to join their team in Vereeniging . This role is critical in providing therapeutic support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. You will work with clients to develop recovery plans, offer counseling services, and connect them with necessary resources for long-term sobriety and well-being. This hybrid position allows for flexibility, combining in-person sessions with remote case management and client support activities. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering hope, healing, and recovery within the Vereeniging community, promoting a supportive environment for lasting change.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments to understand clients' substance use history and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Educate clients and their families about addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and support services to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and progress documentation.

Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification in counselling, psychology, or social work.
• Experience in addiction counselling or substance abuse treatment.
• Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, MI).
• Strong understanding of addiction and recovery processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and empathetic listening skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work contributing to individual and community recovery in Vereeniging .
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Supportive team environment and clinical supervision./n
• Be part of an organization dedicated to restoring lives and promoting well-being.