Community Withdrawal Support Counsellor

The Community Withdrawal Support Counsellor’s core responsibilities are to support clients with substance use issues / concurrent disorders through the acute phase of withdrawal from substances in community settings, including providing support to the family and friends of those withdrawing from substances. This position will also support the effective functioning of the Rapid Access Addiction Clinic by providing assessment and brief counselling services to RAAC clients.

The successful candidate will work with community agencies and primary care providers in Rural Wellington to build their capacity to support their clients who are withdrawing, and assist clients in accessing additional supports needed to maintain their wellness. This role entails community education, collaboration with other service providers, and direct client support/intervention.

The Community Withdrawal Support Counsellor will work independently in various community settings, including travell...