Posted yesterday
Addictions Counsellor I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
SIGNALS
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Addictions Counsellor I for its Central Zone clinic in Lewisporte. The role provides assessment, treatment, referral and follow-up for individuals and families on an interdisciplinary mental health and addictions team, with a permanent 75-hour biweekly schedule at CAD 40.88 to 49.71 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment, treatment and follow-up for addictions and concurrent disorders
- Refer and follow up clients with agencies inside and outside the province
- Consult with professionals and community groups on programming
- Deliver preventive services using a population health approach
- Support self-help, consumer and caregiver initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Social Work or clinical graduate degree
- Eligibility for professional regulatory registration
- Two years of addictions or mental health experience in the last 5 years
- Knowledge of addictions Best Practice Standards
- Valid driver's licence and private vehicle
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional regulatory registration eligibility |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Clinical Psychology |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 986 |
Job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: Lewisporte Clinic, Lewisporte Addictions Counsellor I Central Zone - HCS Addns Couns - Lewisporte Permanent Full-time NAPE HP 40330POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | CGHP39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0031074 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-12 |
| Closing Date | 2026-11-19 |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of Work: The Addictions Counsellor I is a specialized clinical position that provides addictions and concurrent treatment services to individuals and/or family members. The successful candidate will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Regional Manager of Mental Health and Addictions Services. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and follow up services in the context of an integrated mental health and addictions team process. The incumbent must have considerable knowledge of Best Practice Standards in the area of addictions and concurrent disorders. The successful candidate provides referral and follow up for clients to outside agencies both within and outside of the province; accepts referrals from various providers; provides necessary liaison pertaining to treatment planning; consults with other professionals and community groups regarding programming and treatment issues and supports self-help, consumer, and caregiver initiatives. The Addictions Counsellor I will be expected to provide “Door Ways” services as required. The incumbent will provide preventive services based on a population health approach. The successful candidate will be committed to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and client/patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements Required Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Masters in Clinical Psychology or Graduates Degree in a Clinical Discipline. • Eligibility for registration with a professional regulatory body. • 2 years current experience (within the last 5 years) in an addictions and/or mental health setting. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of professional addictions and concurrent disorder, Best Practice Standards as it relates to assessment, treatment, planning, counselling, and evaluation. • Demonstrated ability in skill assessment, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming, and delivery methods. • Demonstrated analytical, as well as, oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated independence, initiative, and ability to work with others. • Use of a private vehicle and valid driver license are a condition of employment. • Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services corporate values; Innovation Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE) • Satisfactory Record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. • A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. |
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.