Addictions Specialist Jobs

Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling.

Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills.

Knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex system of services are required.

Comprehensive knowledge of mental health and substance use services and treatment protocols based on bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to client care.

Comprehensive knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice.

Broad knowledge of advanced counselling techniques.

Broad knowledge of bio-psycho-social-spiritual issues that may occur in response to changing health and alcohol and/or other drug needs.

Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team of mental health and substance use specialists, clinical supervisors, and managers.

Knowledge of counselling and group facilitation skills.

Knowledge of mental illness and substance use treatment.

Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).

Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to mental health and substance use practices.

Advocates for patients to protect and promote their rights to dignity, respect, privacy, confidentiality, autonomy and access to information.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Excellent communication skills both oral and written are essential, including an ability to share life experience for

Provides skill-enhancement through role modelling and general instruction.

Lived experience of addiction and recovery and active involvement in a 12-Step program for alcoholism/addiction required.

Completion of course-work for certification as an Addiction Counsellor is required.

Implements systematic, ongoing goal setting with clients which includes specific planning and establishment of

Frequently and regularly assesses client's progress.