Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

About Kinghaven Peardonville House Society:

Kinghaven Treatment Centre was established in 1971 as MSA Halfway House. Over the past 45 years it has evolved into one of the country’s premier intensive residential treatment centres having served in excess of 28,000 adult men who present with problematic use of mood‑altering substances. Located in the tranquil Fraser Valley of British Columbia, our campus also includes the new George Schmidt Centre, a 31 unit second‑stage housing facility.

Peardonville House Treatment Centre was founded in 1987 as an adult women’s treatment facility to serve the ever increasing demand of services for women in addiction. In 1990, at the request of the provincial government, the “Moms and Kids” program was launched to allow women struggling with addiction to bring their under‑school‑age children to treatment with them and have them share in the residential recovery experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8am - 4pm)

Union: BCGEU

Collective Agreement:
Health Sciences Professionals

Wage: $

Our team of counsellors provides clinical services such as assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic counselling for adult men and women with substance misuse problems and their family members. As ideal candidate, you will act ethically, have a strong focus on client needs and be able to act both independently and as part of a team. You will also provide liaison, consultation and prevention services to other professionals in the community.

Leadership skills, the ability to make decisions and problem‑solve are essential to this role.

• Conduct group and one‑to‑one counselling sessions using trauma informed practices
• Be responsible for caseload as assigned
• Orient new clients as scheduled
• Meet with assigned new clients on an individual basis
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual treatment and aftercare plan
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up‑to‑date information in client files
• Conduct assessment interviews with potential clients as per schedule
• Maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date knowledge of resources available to clients and refer when appropriate
• Conduct group and education sessions as per schedule
• Continue to upgrade credentials as required
• Attend staff and clinical meetings as scheduled
• Take part in prevention activities as requested
• Assist with practicum student training
• Other related duties as required

• Awareness of personal attitudes towards substance abuse
• Ability to identify own experiences and values in relation to the therapeutic environment.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in dealing with complex situations and to utilize appropriate assertiveness as necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Facilitate group sessions
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Working knowledge of harm reduction practices

• BSW or BA in a Counselling or in a related discipline
• Counselling experience
• Minimum 2 years in addictions, mental health, or related field
• Comply with both federal and provincial police check requirements

Casual

• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• On‑site parking

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

• counselling: 2 years (required)
• addictions, mental health: 2 years (required)