Counsellor
Core
Deliver evidence-based assessment, counselling, and therapeutic interventions to people using alcohol and other drugs to support improved physical, psychological, and social wellbeing.
Role type
Clinical counsellor (substance use and mental health)
Builds
Multidisciplinary care plans and integrated client-centred care pathways
Domain
Healthcare / Substance use treatment / Mental health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, evidence-based therapeutic modalities, brief interventions, care plan development, multidisciplinary collaboration, harm reduction practice, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with complex client needs, co-existing mental health issues, community development initiatives, clinical research
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments; Facilitate therapeutic groups; Coordinate referrals and collaborate with internal and external services; Participate in clinical reviews and discharge planning; Contribute to continuous service improvement and quality improvement activities
Seniority
Mid-level, experienced practitioner