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Join Our Team as an Addictions Counsellor!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities? Acadia First Nation is seeking a dedicated and skilled Addictions Counsellor to join our team in Hammonds Plains, NS. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to community and social services while supporting Indigenous people through effective counselling and intervention programs.

About the Role

As an Addictions Counsellor, you will play a vital role in providing education, counselling, and support to clients. Your expertise will help individuals achieve personal, social, and vocational development, while also implementing treatment plans tailored to their needs. You will work in a community service organization, collaborating with clients to set and achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion, injury prevention, management, and treatment.
• Counsel individuals and groups to foster effective personal, social, and vocational development.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans for clients.
• Develop and execute counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in goal-setting.
• Facilitate group sessions and provide therapy and mediation services.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and counselling outcomes.
• Follow up on the results of counselling programs and clients' adjustments.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in counselling or a related field.

Certificates and Memberships

• Membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
• Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological association.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.

Type of Treatment Experience

• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy.
• Crisis intervention counselling.

Personal Suitability

• Client-focused with efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

Work Conditions

• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Criminal record check required.

Support for Indigenous People

• Participate in government or community programs that support Indigenous people.

Employment Details

• Type: Temporary
• Language of Work: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: $33.65 to $43.27 hourly (to be negotiated)

Why Join Acadia First Nation?

At Acadia First Nation, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We value the contributions of our team members and strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the community and support individuals on their journey to recovery, we want to hear from you!

Join us in our mission to empower and uplift our community. Together, we can make a difference!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.