Clinical Counsellor - Abbotsford, Canada - Kinghaven Peardonville House Society

Kinghaven Peardonville House Society

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Abbotsford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Clinical Counsellor (Masters)

Status:
Full-Time

Hours: 8am - 4pm, Weekdays (37.5 hours per week)

Location:
Kinghaven Treatment Centre

Union:
BCGEU Health Science Professionals Grid 11

About Kinghaven Peardonville House Society:

Kinghaven Treatment Centre was established in 1971 as MSA Halfway House.

Over the past 45 years it has evolved into one of the country's premier intensive residential treatment centres having served in excess of 28,000 adult men who present with problematic use of mood-altering substances.

Located in the tranquil Fraser Valley of British Columbia, our campus also includes the new George Schmidt Centre, a 31 unit second-stage housing facility.

Peardonville House Treatment Centre was founded in 1987 as an adult women's treatment facility to serve the ever increasing demand of services for women in addiction.

In 1990, at the request of the provincial government, the "Moms and Kids" program was launched to allow women struggling with addiction to bring their under-school-age children to treatment with them and have them share in the residential recovery experience.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct group and onetoone counselling sessions using trauma informed practices
Be responsible for caseload as assigned
Orient new clients as scheduled
Meet with assigned new clients on an individual basis
Assist in the development and implementation of individual treatment and aftercare plan
Maintain accurate, confidential and uptodate information in client files
Conducts assessment interviews with potential clients as per schedule
Maintain an accurate and uptodate knowledge of resources available to clients and refer when appropriate
Conduct group and education sessions as per schedule
Continue to upgrade credentials as required
Attend staff and clinical meetings as scheduled
Take part in prevention activities as requested
Assist with practicum student training
Other related duties as required

Skills and Abilities:

Awareness of personal attitudes towards substance abuse
Ability to identify own experiences and values in relation to the therapeutic environment.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in dealing with complex situations and to utilize appropriate assertiveness as necessary
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work effectively with others
Facilitate group sessions
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to operate related equipment
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Working knowledge of harm reduction practices

Qualifications & Requirements:

Masters' degree in Counselling, Social Work in a related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution
Registration with a recognized professional association and/or a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Counselling/therapy evidence based, experience
Minimum 2 years in addictions, mental health, or related field
Valid Driver's License
Comply with both federal and provincial police check requirements