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$40.88 - $49.71 / hour
Full-time
Temporary
Experienced
Zone: Western Zone
Location: CBCHC - Corner Brook Community Health Centre
Addictions Counsellor I
Western Zone - HCS ACTreatmnt Team
Temporary Full-time
NAPE HP
85000RP1

Hours: 75 (8 hours, 12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby)

Salary: CGCH39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0023499

Posted Date: 2026-04-10

Closing Date: 2026-04-17

Duties
The Addictions Counsellor is an integral member of the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT) that provides intensive mobile services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent related complexities of mental health issues/disorders. With team members and the client, this position is responsible for providing comprehensive client assessments and support to individuals in establishing personal recovery plans as well as short and long-term goals. The incumbent will educate and engage clients to manage risk factors associated with substance use, link clients with substance use treatment services, advocate on behalf of clients, and provide after-hours support in conjunction with the FACT team. The successful applicant will consult and work in partnership with local service providers and community agencies in the provision of service to clients of the FACT team. This work is performed independently with strong links to community stakeholders and other staff within the FACT team.

While the primary function of this position is to support operations of the FACT Team in Corner Brook and Bay of Islands, the Addictions Counsellor I may be involved in assessment, treatment, follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services.

Required Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate proven ability in the areas of assessment, crisis intervention, treatment plan development, problem-solving, follow-up, and community development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment in the community. The required knowledge and abilities for the Addictions Counsellor I position are typically acquired through progressively responsible experience in individual, group, and family counseling in the fields of addictions and mental health.

A Master's Degree in Social Work is preferred. A Bachelor of Social Work, a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, or a Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline, along with experience in addictions or mental health setting, is required.

Candidates must be eligible for registration with their respective regulatory body.

The use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license is a condition of employment.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Competition Number: VAC0023499
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

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The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

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