Wellness Counsellor Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Wellness Counsellor to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Provides support for individuals take part in the program;
- Provide aftercare to clients returning from treatment and maintain a link with the relevant treatment centres concerning client care and progress;
- Participate in staff meetings;
- To participate actively as a SFN representative in collaborative partner networks and in related community activities;
- To identify client needs and access the proper resources to provide support to clients;
- Manages and coordinates preventative drug and alcohol programs for the Gitsegukla Nation;
- Allows for follow up programs for clients returning from treatment;
- Facilitates health professional visits to program clients and interested community members;
- Provides short-term counselling in crisis situations;
- Promotes, monitors and maintains health, safety and security of the program;
- Provides one to one, family and group counselling and refers clients to appropriate professionals;
- Stimulates new programs related to drugs and alcohol abuse, such as support circles, Al-anon, A.A., N.A., sponsorships, etc;
- Participate in SFN sponsored community events;
- Some evening and weekend work will be necessary;
- Screens and assesses client’s needs and why they are seeking assistance and services.
Requirements:
- The ability to keep confidential documents;
- Oath of Confidentiality;
- Experience and knowledge of health promotion, community counselling, brief intervention;
- Experience in mental health, childhood trauma, or addictions would be considered an asset;
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment;
- Knowledge and experience in culturally appropriate programs and community-based service delivery;
- Valid BC Driver’s License, a positive role model and the ability to pass a Criminal Records Check;
- Effective time management;
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills, plus strong negotiation skills;
- Ability to solve problems, make effective decisions, resolve conflicts and manage time effectively.