Addiction Counsellor - Growth & Impact in Klerksdorp

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Addiction Counsellor for a rehabilitation centre in Klerksdorp, North West. You will guide clients through recovery from substance use and behavioural addictions, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide compassionate support in a client-centered environment.

The role requires 3+ years of counselling experience, proficiency in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and 12-Step facilitation, and professional registration is desirable. Flexible hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' counselling experience for addiction or substance use disorders.
• Proficiency in CBT, Motivational Interviewing and 12-Step facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' addiction history, needs, and treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized counselling and treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions focused on addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families on addiction, its effects, and recovery processes.
• Monitor client progress, document sessions, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients in withdrawal or distress.
• Maintain confidential client records in line with ethical standards.
• Support clients in developing life skills for reintegration into the community.

Skills

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

12-Step facilitation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology/Social Work/Counselling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Addiction Counsellor for a rehabilitation centre in Klerksdorp, North West. You will guide clients through recovery from substance use and behavioural addictions, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide compassionate support in a client-centered environment.

The role requires 3+ years of counselling experience, proficiency in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and 12-Step facilitation, and professional registration is desirable. Flexible hours may be needed.