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Addictions Counsellor I

Location:Corner Brook, Humber District-Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:10th Feb 2012
Closing Date:17th Feb 2012
Posted By:Western Health
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Addictions Counsellor I

DUTIES: Performs professional counselling in addictions, conducts ongoing treatment and casework with dependent individuals and their families through individual and group therapy on an outpatient basis including comprehensive assessment, treatment, and follow-up services for dependent clients to outside agencies both within and outside the province; assists clients with various community groups to provide and obtain information to provide an integrated case evaluation; accepts referrals from various services and provides necessary liaison pertaining to treatment plan and follow-up. Works independently and in collaboration with a variety of professionals in the delivery of services. Contributes to the development of supportive communities through awareness raising, prevention initiatives and working collaboratively on program and community committees.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of professional counseling, assessment, and case evaluation techniques in the area of addictions. Candidates must have proven ability in the areas of treatment plan development, problem solving, follow-up, and community development. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The required knowledge and experience in individual, group, and family counseling in the area of addictions, with specific experience in the area of prevention, education and couselling, a Masters Degree of Social Work preferred or a Bachelor of Social Work, or a Masters Degree of Clinical Psychology, or a Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline with experience in an addiction setting is required. Candidates must be eligible for registration within their profession.
If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered for this competition.
 
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