Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

- Cree

Work setting

- Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
- Counselling, social agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Examine the behaviour
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Record observations
- Write progress reports
- Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
- Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
- Provide therapy
- Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
- Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
- 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
- Maintain accurate records
- Plan intervention programs
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment




- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

- Electronic medical records
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- MS Office

Policy and program experience

- Addiction or substance abuse

Type of treatment experience

- Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
- Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Crisis intervention counselling

Area of specialization

- Drug addiction

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player

Benefits

Other advantages

- Wellness program

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