Posted 3 months ago
Addictions Counsellor I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary full-time Addictions Counsellor I in Clarenville, through April 4, 2027. The role provides addictions assessment, individual, couple, family and group counselling, education sessions and community services, working independently within an interdisciplinary team. Pay is CG-39 at $40.88 to $49.71 per hour on a flexible schedule of 75 hours bi-weekly, and a private vehicle is required.
Responsibilities:
- Complete comprehensive addictions assessments and treatment plans
- Provide individual, couple, family and group counselling
- Deliver education sessions on addictions issues
- Provide home visits and Community Services
- Consult within an interdisciplinary team and community groups
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in Social Work or Master's in Clinical Psychology or related clinical graduate degree
- Three years of experience within the last five in an addictions setting
- Current registration with professional association
- Private vehicle and flexible hours
- Strong verbal and written communication
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 25 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional association registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Clinical Psychology |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 983 |
Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Addictions Counsellor I |
|---|
| Hours | Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 75 hours bi-weekly (by mutual agreement) |
| Salary | CG-39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour which includes a negotiated wage adjustment) |
| Competition Number | VAC0028367 |
| Posted Date | 2026-08-24 |
| Closing Date | |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Addictions Counsellor I is a specialized clinical position that provides addictions treatment services to individuals and/or family members. The position is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, offering education sessions on addictions issues, formulating treatment plans and designing follow up with clients. These services are provided through individual, couple, family and group therapies, conducted at designated sites or home visits, and through the provision of Community Services. The successful applicant will consult and work as part of an inter-disciplinary team in partnership with other professionals and community groups regarding addictions programming and treatment issues. The work is performed independently with strong links to other staff within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Occasionally lifts objects less than 10 lbs. and rearranges furniture between 10-25 lbs. for group meetings, workshops or presentations. Occasionally conducts counselling sessions and is required to sit for long periods with limited opportunity to move about. Fine finger/precision work is required on a regular basis. A high level of attentiveness and vigilance is also required when working alone and during counselling sessions to ensure safety or to detect impending danger to self and client. Regularly exposed to time pressures; occasionally exposed to interruptions due to crisis situations. Job Qualifications Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or a related Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline as determined by the employer is required. A minimum of three (3) years' experience within the last five (5) in an addictions setting, with a focus in individual, family and group counselling is required. Current registration with your professional association is required. Knowledge of best practices, programs, services and community resources. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in a one to one and/or group environment Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The use of a private vehicle and ability to work flexible hours are conditions of employment. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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