Reporting to the Treatment Centre Manager, the Alcohol and Drug Counsellor provides direct addictions counselling services and healing programs and activities to First Nation clients in individual and group settings at the ‘Na̱mg̱is Treatment Centre in the Northern Vancouver Island Community of Alert Bay.
Job Responsibilities Providing direct one-to-one counselling to clients
Treatment planning and implementation
Group facilitation
Life skills coaching
Crisis intervention and referral, including crisis line response
Qualifications, Skills & Experience Addiction’s counselling certification from a recognized counselling association
Member in good standing with a recognized counselling association
A minimum 2 years’ related experience, preferably in a First Nation setting
Pharmacology (medical aspects), withdrawal management, etc.
Twelve Steps of Recovery




Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated competency with basic computer skills
Drug and alcohol-free lifestyle
Basic First Aid certification and valid drivers’ license is preferred
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
Empathy to understand and acknowledge thoughts, feelings and conditions
Advanced communication skills to build effective relationships and to adapt to a wide range of people
Critical thinking to assess and address issues as they arise
Flexibility in counselling approaches to meet client needs
High EQ for self-awareness and to enhance work related relationships

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📌 Alcohol & Drug Counsellor – Two (British Columbia)
🏢 Namgis Business Development
📍 British Columbia