Fresh Start Recovery Centre (Calgary location) has an opening for an Addiction Counsellor to join our team. The Addiction Counsellor’s primary purpose is to provide a professional and ethical application of addictions counselling tasks and responsibilities to include but not limited to evaluation, treatment, planning, referrals, service coordination, community education, group facilitation and documentation. This is performed under the supervision of a program manager/director. In addition to the aforementioned tasks, an addictions counsellor will be familiar with other services and resources in the community and work closely to provide information and support when required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience plus have 2 years recent experience in performing a broad range of related activities in addiction assessment, treatment planning and counselling with a recognized addiction treatment provider or enrolled and working towards your CACCF certification from an approved educational provider. Experience working with adults with mental health and substance misuse disorders.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively support participants and their families.
Ability to observe and recognize behavioural and/or health status changes in participants.
Ability to facilitate supportive and educational groups.
Ability to role model healthy lifestyle choices.
Ability to set and maintain healthy, clear boundaries.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to organize and prioritize own workload.
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Ability to operate related equipment and software programs
Have an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and certification in; First Aid and CPR.
Class 5 Drivers License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details