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clinical counsellor

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Employer details Langley Community Services Society

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*Substance Use Services* Job Title: Clinical Counsellor Department: Substance Use Services Start Date: ASAP Salary: Grid Level 16 P ($43.03 ? $52.68) depending on qualifications and experience. Hours: Full time position 35 hours per week *Job Summary:* Provides clinical counselling services to address problems presented by clients utilizing therapeutic programs and interventions. Provides orientation, screening/intake and orientation for program, assessments, treatment planning and implementation, case consultation, clinical counselling, case management, referral, program evaluation and follow-up services for clients actively involved in or are currently affected by someone else?s substance misuse problem and provides screening and referral for problem gambling issues. This position is also responsible for facilitating/co-facilitating both psycho-educational and therapeutic groups as well as prevention activities to increase public awareness of alcohol and other drugs. *Key Duties and Responsibilities:* ? Screening/Intake/Orientation ? Assessment ? Case Management ? Treatment Planning and Evaluation ? Clinical Counselling (individuals, groups and families) ? Client, Family and Community Education ? Prevention activities ? including presentations ? Maintaining Files and Report Writing ? Performs other related duties as required *Qualifications, Experiences and Abilities:* ? Preference for an MA/MSW with a minimum of 2 years? experience or a BA/BSW and 4 years? experience. ? Direct program services delivery in counselling individuals in both group and individual settings with a focus on addictions issues and or formal training in addictions counselling. ? Working knowledge of community-based programs and of the provincial addiction system of care would be an asset. ? Experience working in an accredited work environment would be an asset. ? Familiarity with brief/solution focused therapeutic modalities would be an asset. ? Working knowledge of Windows environment (MS Office). ? Training/Experience in working with concurrent disorders (addiction/mental health). ? Maintain and update skills and knowledge to remain current with ongoing developments in the field. ? Excellent organizational and time management skills. ? Working familiarity of group process facilitation techniques such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc. ? Maintain appropriate and professional relationships and works effectively with other program staff, social workers, and professionals. ? Effective report writing and oral communication skills. ? Maintain accurate and current case notes and statistics in approved format. ? Provide both insight and solution focused counselling strategies while maintaining a safe and respectful environment for clients. ? Ability to communicate effectively, including collaboration in a team setting and participation in case management processes. ? Must be open to working with individuals and families experiencing both substance misuse and mental health issues. ? First Aid/CPR certification is an asset. *Additional Information:* ? This position requires Union Membership (CUPE). ? This position may require working outside office hours and office environment, depending on client availability or locations. ? Use of personal vehicles with appropriate business class insurance may be required. ? Mileage is paid where driving for work performed is required. Mileage is not paid for to and from work site for start and end of shift purposes. ? Criminal Record Check is required. *TO APPLY:* This position is open until filled. Please reply with Cover Letter and Resume, quoting Posting Number SUS ? 25-01 to: Langley Community Services Society Attention: Laura Kendel 5339 ? 207 St, Langley, BC V3A 2E6 Email: lkendel@lcss.ca Please note that only persons selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $43.03-$52.68 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Employee assistance program *