Addictions Counsellor I

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Zone: Western Zone
Location: WH Humberwood Centre

Addictions Counsellor I
Western Zone - Add Counsell CB
Temporary Full-time Until 15 October 2025, With Possibility of Extension
89315TMP
Hours
75 (8 hours; Days)

0800-1600 Hours - Monday to Friday.

Salary CGCH39 (CAD40.07 - CAD48.73 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0003232
Posted Date 2024-11-05
Closing Date 2024-11-12
Demands, duties, qualifications

Duties: Provides specialized and advanced professional addictions services in a provincial addictions treatment center setting; provides a full range of services including detoxification support, intensive group and individual psychotherapy and education; comprehensive assessment, treatment, follow-up and referral in the context of a mental health and addictions team setting; acts as a consultant to provincial referral sources. This position demands independence with work assignments of a complex nature and the use of specialized skills in the treatment of alcohol, gambling and other drug dependencies within an inpatient treatment setting. While the primary function of this position is to support operations of the Humberwood Center, this position may be involved in assessment, treatment, follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services.

Qualifications: Knowledge of professional counselling, assessment and case evaluation techniques in the area of addictions is required. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Considerable experience in counselling individuals and groups in the area of addictions is also required. The required knowledge and abilities for this position would normally have been acquired through progressively responsible experience in individual, group and family counselling in the area of addictions, and graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor of Social Work, Master's preferred, a Master of Education/Clinical Psychology, or a graduate degree in a clinical discipline with experience in an addictions treatment setting. Candidates must be eligible for registration within their profession.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is a requirement for this position.

If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered for this competition.

Numéro de concours: 685206981

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If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
Financial incentives and relocation support.
Student placements and clinical residencies.
Remote work options available.
Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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