The Addictions Counsellor delivers programming and one-on-one counselling sessions with clients attending the Centre. This role supports clients through assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning using culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure continuity of care. This role may rotate between day shifts, and evening shifts.
Why Join Us?
At Seven Nations Soaring Eagle Treatment Centre, you’re not just taking a job, you’re becoming part of something deeply meaningful.
A supportive, uplifting team culture
Work alongside people who truly care. Where respect, collaboration, and shared growth are at the heart of everything we do. Here, your voice matters and your contributions are valued.
Be part of meaningful, healing work
Join a purpose driven organization rooted in culture, connection, and wellness. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve.
We take care of our team
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous paid time off and vacation
- Employee Assistance Program for additional support
A place you’ll love to be
Located in a beautiful, picturesque setting, our centre is surrounded by nature, culture, and a strong sense of community.
Wellness matters here
Enjoy access to an on-site fitness centre because your health and well-being are just as important as the work you do.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Counselling & Culturally Grounded Care:
- Provide individual and group counselling for clients experiencing substance use and concurrent mental health concerns.
- Conduct intake, screening, and clinical assessments; develop and evaluate individualized treatment and recovery plans.
- Facilitate group programming focused on recovery, relapse prevention, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
- Integrate Indigenous cultural perspectives and teachings into counselling where appropriate and consented to.
- Apply trauma-informed, strength-based, and wholistic approaches; demonstrate awareness of historical and intergenerational trauma.
Crisis Response, Documentation & Collaboration:
- Respond to crisis situations using de-escalation and clinical judgement; collaborate with medical, cultural, and support staff.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records per Centre policies and privacy legislation.
- Participate in case conferences, care planning meetings, and multidisciplinary discussions; support discharge planning and aftercare referrals.
Key Requirements:
We recognize the value of diverse educational experiences including cultural, academic, work, and lived experience.
- Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Mental Health & Addictions, Psychology, or Sociology preferred; relevant diploma with substantial experience will be considered.
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience with substance use challenges, mental health concerns, or concurrent disorders.
- Eligible for registration with a recognized regulatory body in BC (e.g., BCCSW, CPCA, or equivalent).
- Experience working with Indigenous clients and communities is a strong asset.
- Strong crisis intervention, de-escalation, and clinical documentation skills.
- Knowledge of harm reduction principles within a residential abstinence-based treatment environment.
- Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Due to the nature of this role working with individuals in early recovery, the successful candidate must demonstrate a sustained period of personal recovery and stability sufficient to safely and effectively perform the responsibilities of the position for a minimum of 3 years.
Pay: $54,883.00-$79,998.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Creston, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Location:
Work Location: In person
