Posted 4 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 at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre until December 31, 2026, with possible extension. The role manages complex, multi-needs mental health and addictions cases through clinical assessment, risk management and intensive individual, family and group counselling. Hours are 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, 0830-1630, with flexible hours required. Pay is CAD 40.88 to 49.71 per hour, and use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage complex, multi-needs mental health and addictions cases
- Conduct clinical assessment and risk management
- Provide intensive individual, family and group counselling
- Develop and facilitate education, consultation and prevention initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Social Work required; Master's preferred
- Eligibility for registration with the NL College of Social Workers
- Advanced knowledge of intensive intervention methods
- Experience in individual, family and group counselling
- Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-01
- 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 |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social Work |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 993 |
| Zone: Western Zone Location: RGH - Rufus Guinchard Health Centre Addictions Counsellor I Western Zone - HCS Add Counsell CB Temporary Full-time Until December 31, 2026, With Possibility of Extension NAPE HP 85060RP1 |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours; Days) 0830-1630 Hours, Monday to Friday Flexible hours are required |
| Salary | CGCH39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0026325 |
| Posted Date | 2026-07-02 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Duties: This position requires the management of complex, multi-needs cases based on current theory and methods of intervention for clients experiencing a wide variety of mental health issues. The position demands specialized social work skills in the areas of clinical assessment, risk management, and clinical intervention with children, adolescents and families. Intervention services include intensive therapeutic counselling for individuals, families and groups. The position also requires that this advanced knowledge be used to develop and facilitate professional education, clinical consultation, community awareness-raising activities, advocacy, and prevention initiatives. Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of theoretical approaches and methods for intensive intervention with people experiencing mental health issues is required. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability in the areas of individual, family, and group counselling in these specialized fields. Knowledge of group dynamics, interventions, therapeutic and psycho-educational groups in mental health is required. Effective teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience working in an interdisciplinary community-based mental health setting would be an asset. The required knowledge and proven abilities for this position would normally have been acquired through progressively responsible experience in the area of mental health and addictions. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is a requirement for this position. **While the primary function of this position is to support operations of Adult Mental Health Services, the Social Worker I 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. Please Note: Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment. Please Note: If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered for this competition. |
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