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THE POSITION
Under the general supervision of the STC Health Director the Addictions Counsellor will promote the mental, emotional, and social health and well-being of clients and their families. This will be done through counselling, referral, education, advocacy, community action, program leadership and connecting clients to appropriate cultural services and resources.
Note: MUST have Gambling Addiction Certificate
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive gambling addiction assessments;
- Provide crisis and on-going counselling to clientele;
- Assist clients to address emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties utilizing a range of counselling methods and models;
- Work in collaboration with other team members to determine service plans for clients;
- Refer clients to appropriate community agencies and services for assistance as necessary to improve personal, social and vocational functioning and for practical help;
- Advocate on clients behalf as appropriate and necessary;
- Participate in project development, assessing clients population needs and developing new harm reduction strategies;
- Educate client family members in gambling addictions;
- Participate in health promotion projects and activities;
- Maintain records and statistics in accordance with project evaluation and funding agreement standards;
For full list of details and qualifications, please visit www.sktc.sk.ca
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Provide public education
- Interview clients
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives
- Evaluate effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Assess clients' problems
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
Work Setting
- Clinic
Client Population
- Adults
- Aboriginal groups
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Large caseload
Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Substance abuse
- Personal growth and self-development
- Crisis intervention
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