Addictions Counsellor in Ontario

Work setting

• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct program evaluations
• Conduct research on related specialized therapies
• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Diagnose any behaviour disorders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Interview patients
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Perform administrative tasks
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan intervention programs
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients’ adjustment
• Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
• Conduct vocational testing and psychometric assessment
• Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Type of treatment experience

• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Crisis intervention counselling

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer