Pathways Addictions Resource Centre is looking for a dynamic, forward thinking Youth and Family Counsellor to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Addictions Counsellor will provide out-patient counselling, treatment referrals and support to youth and their families dealing with substance use, addictions and mental health and while working in a collaborative team environment.

Duties Include:

• Provide assessments, treatment planning, individual therapeutic counselling, referrals, ongoing case management, and counselling services to clients dealing with substance use disorder
• Facilitate groups for youth, adults, people affected by someone else’s use
• Facilitate family and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with agencies and referral sources including Penticton Foundry, School Districts, MCFD, probation, social services, mental health and other community organizations as part of the client treatment plan
• Maintain confidential records on a client management system including case notes
• Deliver psychoeducational workshops to community groups and the public
• Contribute to an innovative and positive team environment
• Adhere to all agency policies, procedures and professional code of ethics