Addictions Counsellor

FTE: 1.0 Permanent
Program: Wellness Program
Reporting To: Director of Wellness Program

Summary of Work:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Wellness Program and the Clinical Lead, the Addictions Counsellor, is responsible to provide treatment services in an ‘outpatient’ or ‘in-community’ setting. The Addictions Counsellor will provide counselling services to individuals, groups, and family members for substance abuse, and related problems as required, liaises with other substance abuse professionals to create treatment plans for a broad range of addiction issues. 

Professional and Personal Qualities:

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to speak and understand Blackfoot language is a definite asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills such as Word, e-mail, Power-Point, Excel and desktop publishing.
• Exemplifies a caring and compassionate work ethic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychology, Social Work or Addictions Counselling, or equivalent.
• Current Class 4 driver’s license.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare components of the NNADAP program.
• Knowledge and experience in traditional and contemporary healing practices and experience in working with Elders, healers and clinicians.
• Minimum of two years of experience in related field.
• Knowledge of the Blackfoot Culture and traditions.

Salary Range:

• As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. salary grid.

Deadline for Application:

Ongoing

Please forward a Letter of Application, Resume, Drivers Abstract, Current Criminal Record Check-including vulnerable sector, and three (3) updated references to:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O:  Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB   T0L 1Y0
Phone: 737-3888 EXT 8408
FAX:  403-737-3985
E-mail: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.