Conduct psychological evaluation and assessment of youth/adult clients of the agency, to inform interventions
Provide counselling and/or specific therapeutic interventions under supervision for routine cases
Formulate evidence based and data driven intervention plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team for routine cases
Evaluate, monitor and report on progress to review effectiveness and relevance of intervention plan
Conduct psycho-educational sessions on addiction & recovery related topics
Lead/co-lead on research, design and implementation of new clinical programmes or therapeutic interventions for addiction and related conditions
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in the supervision of persons and activities on premises to ensure a safe and effective recovery environment
Develop and deliver general awareness talks and/or workshops for public education or mental health professionals
Provide professional inputs in multi-disciplinary team discussions
Contribute feedback and assist in implementation of measures for improvement of agency's standard clinical practices
Assist in planning & coordination of major agency-wide events/activities where necessary
Core Requirements
Passion for working with persons & families impacted by addictive and/or comorbid disorders
Adhere to professional standards in clinical, legal, and ethical practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Job Requirements
Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or equivalent OR bachelor degree in a related field with minimal 5 years proven experience in addiction counselling
Preferably proven counselling experience of at least 2 years and more for Master degree holders or 5 years and more for Bachelor degreeholders
Professional qualifications as Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor (CSAC) or equivalent will be an advantage
Preferably familiar with 12-Steps programme modality