Addictions Counsellor

$52,000.00 to $56,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)

Posted Date:

24-Feb-2026

Location:

NORTH BATTLEFORD

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Full-Time

Length of Employment:

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Education:

University Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

1-2 Years

Apply By:

09-Mar-2026

How to Apply?

Visit the job on the National Job Bank

Application Information Employer Name:

Battlefords Treatment Centre

Work setting

Community service organization

Counselling centres

Treatment centre

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre

Counselling, social agency

Tasks

Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans

Examine the behaviour

Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems

Record observations

Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels

Write progress reports

Prepare a treatment plan for each patient

Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment

Provide therapy

Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment

Implement treatment plans

Analyze the patient during the treatments

Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes

Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them

Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions

Maintain accurate records

Plan intervention programs

Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment

Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports

Help clients manage physical illness and disorders

Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals

Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods

Computer and technology knowledge

Electronic medical records

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Office

Policy and program experience

Addiction or substance abuse

Area of work experience

Counselling

Type of treatment experience

Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy

Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy

Cognitive therapy

Crisis intervention counselling

Planning specialization

First Nations

Area of specialization

Aboriginal or First Nations education

Drug addiction

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Personal suitability

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Values and ethics

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Reliability

Team player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Do you have experience working in this field?

Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

To be determined

Day

Other benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

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