addictions counsellor
Posted on May 27, 2026 by Employer details Saik'uz First Nation
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Urban area. Clinic. Government department and/or agency. Health care institution, facility or clinic. Tasks: Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Write progress reports . Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them. Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions. Participate in fundraising activities. Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports. Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification . First Aid Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Values and ethics. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Pension plan.- Location Vanderhoof, BCV0J 3A1
- Work location On site
- Salary$25.00 to $27.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 70 hours bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3585540
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Urban area
- Clinic
- Government department and/or agency
- Health care institution, facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Write progress reports
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
- Participate in fundraising activities
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
- Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-10
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