Counsellor
Job Description
- Delivering client care according to the ethical standards
- Maintaining current progress records on clients.
- Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client’s involvement in treatment plan.
- Providing supportive counselling and health teaching to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery and lifestyle issues throughout all stages of recovery.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment
- Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his/her care.
- Participates in the development, implementation and follow-up of the client goal plan.
- Participate in the development and delivery of client educational sessions and discussion groups.
- Maintaining professional standards and participating in In-service and continued educational activities.
- Is attentive to and intervenes on any client safety issues that are observed. Adheres to the behaviours outlined in our policies and procedures that promote client safety.
- Provide support to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery issues. (Crisis calls, medical inquiries and problematic calls are transferred to the Nurse)
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Prerequisites
Qualifications should be listed in resume.
Degree/Diploma required
- 2 years Clinical experience in treatment of the chemically dependent and/or Eating Disorders preferred.
- Experience in a patient care setting within a nursing team an asset
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Good critical thinking skills
- Strong written/documentation skills.
How To Apply
Submit cover letter and resume with qualifications to clinic@livelongwellness.ca
Attn: Chrystal Shafiee





