Clinical Addiction Counselor

Role Overview

• Ensure that the quality of service is adequate and complies with the organization's policies and procedures
• Welcome and integrate the resident into the service
• Provide individual follow-up for residents and keep their files up to date
• Conduct structured, regular individual interventions with residents
• Take necessary measures to ensure residents' proper progress
• Intervene as needed in response to incidents that may occur in the center
• Prepare observation reports and evaluations required by certification standards
• Organize and lead workshops and/or activities
• Collaborate with external resources and involve the resident's support network when possible
• Actively participate in team meetings and shift handovers

Requirements

• Certificate in Addiction Studies or Addiction Counselling
• College diploma (DEC) in Nursing, Special Education, Social Work techniques, or Delinquency Intervention techniques
• University degree in Criminology, Psychoeducation, Psychology, Social Work, Sexology, or Nursing
• Bilingualism (French and English, spoken and written) is an asset
• Experience in intervention and crisis management is an asset
• Workplace first-aid certificate is an asset
• Valid driver's license is an asset

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• RRSPs
• Opportunities for professional development and skills expansion
• Flexible work arrangements