Addictions Counsellor I

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador

Temps plein2+ ans d’expérience

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Addictions Counsellor I for its Central Zone clinic in Lewisporte. The role provides assessment, treatment, referral and follow-up for individuals and families on an interdisciplinary mental health and addictions team, with a permanent 75-hour biweekly schedule at CAD 40.88 to 49.71 per hour.

Responsabilités :

Provide assessment, treatment and follow-up for addictions and concurrent disorders
Refer and follow up clients with agencies inside and outside the province
Consult with professionals and community groups on programming
Deliver preventive services using a population health approach
Support self-help, consumer and caregiver initiatives

Résumé des exigences :

Bachelor of Social Work or clinical graduate degree
Eligibility for professional regulatory registration
Two years of addictions or mental health experience in the last 5 years
Knowledge of addictions Best Practice Standards
Valid driver's licence and private vehicle

Source et dates

Type de source non vérifié · nlhs

Date publiée par l’employeur: 2026-11-11
Première détection par notre source: 2026-11-12
Mise à jour du dossier source: 2026-11-12

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Détails du poste

Niveau	Intermédiaire
Domaine	Services sociaux et communautaires
Expérience	2 an(s) et plus
Heures par semaine	75
Horaire	jour
Déplacements	avion : aucun · route : minimes
Milieu de travail	Hôpital ou clinique, Bureau
Position	Surtout assis
Exigences physiques	physique faible · ordinateur modéré
Langues	English
Permis et certifications	Professional regulatory registration eligibility
Permis de conduire	exigé, avec véhicule
Vérifications	casier judiciaire
Formation	Baccalauréat (exigé), Maîtrise (exigé)
Domaines d’études	Social Work, Clinical Psychology

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Champ	Valeur
Siège social	St. John's
Offres sur Jobsy	986

Description

Zone: Central Zone Location: Lewisporte Clinic, Lewisporte Addictions Counsellor I Central Zone - HCS Addns Couns - Lewisporte Permanent Full-time NAPE HP 40330POS

Hours	75 (8 hours; Days)
Salary	CGHP39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour)
Competition Number	VAC0031074
Posted Date	2026-11-12
Closing Date	2026-11-19
Demands, duties, qualifications	Definition of Work: The Addictions Counsellor I is a specialized clinical position that provides addictions and concurrent treatment services to individuals and/or family members. The successful candidate will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Regional Manager of Mental Health and Addictions Services. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and follow up services in the context of an integrated mental health and addictions team process. The incumbent must have considerable knowledge of Best Practice Standards in the area of addictions and concurrent disorders. The successful candidate provides referral and follow up for clients to outside agencies both within and outside of the province; accepts referrals from various providers; provides necessary liaison pertaining to treatment planning; consults with other professionals and community groups regarding programming and treatment issues and supports self-help, consumer, and caregiver initiatives. The Addictions Counsellor I will be expected to provide “Door Ways” services as required. The incumbent will provide preventive services based on a population health approach. The successful candidate will be committed to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and client/patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements Required Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Masters in Clinical Psychology or Graduates Degree in a Clinical Discipline. • Eligibility for registration with a professional regulatory body. • 2 years current experience (within the last 5 years) in an addictions and/or mental health setting. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of professional addictions and concurrent disorder, Best Practice Standards as it relates to assessment, treatment, planning, counselling, and evaluation. • Demonstrated ability in skill assessment, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming, and delivery methods. • Demonstrated analytical, as well as, oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated independence, initiative, and ability to work with others. • Use of a private vehicle and valid driver license are a condition of employment. • Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services corporate values; Innovation Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE) • Satisfactory Record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. • A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.