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Addiction Counsellor
PS 25-27 $77,254 - $82,581 (=U$ Equivalent)
Department for National Drug Control
Job Number: DHR01001 (880018/OS)
The Addiction Counsellor works under the leadership and supervision of the Programme Manager. The postholder manages a caseload of clients and provides day-to-day substance abuse treatment using effective treatment modalities. The postholder will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, collect statistical data and report on the client outcomes both written and verbal. The Addiction Counsellor will provide direct supervision to clients in all activities and perform additional duties as requested by the Programme Manager.
The postholder must hold a Bachelor’s Degree relevant in a clinical discipline such as Human Services, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Nursing or a related field. The post holder must hold Certification as an Addiction Counsellor with the Bermuda Addiction Certification Board or an international certification with reciprocity with Bermuda and be registered to practice with the Allied Health Professional Council. Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aide and Protective Intervention Training or its equivalent is also required. The postholder must have a minimum of five years of counseling experience with three of the five years as a direct treatment provider of alcohol and/or other drug related problems. The postholder must be familiar with Twelve-Step program, the Therapeutic Community model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing Techniques and must have experience working with effective treatment modalities. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, applicants who possess a Certificate in Counseling from an accredited College/University along with all other previously stated education requirements and possesses at least ten years’ relevant experience inclusive of addiction counselling experience may also be considered for the post.
The postholder must be prepared to work 12 hour shifts and on Public Holidays and weekends on a rotational basis.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This post is offered on a three year contract. Qualified persons wishing to be considered for the post may apply online at www.govtcareers.gov.bm by the specified closing 6th July 2016.