ADDICTION COUNSELOR – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMME

Location: Bermuda

Salary: IRO £70k almost tax-free for 35 hours pw.

Under the leadership of the Clinical Manager the Counsellor facilitates treatment to persons addicted to substances. The successful candidate will provide individual and group counselling based on the Twelve Core Functions of Addiction Counsellors.

 Key responsibilities include:

• Conducts initial intake and assessment on clients and collaborate with clients on treatment planning
• Provide treatment to persons who have substance use disorders and mental health issues.
• Advocates on behalf of clients with partner agencies and refers clients to other services as required
• Plans and monitors aftercare progress with clients, involving significant others and family members, emphasizing the importance of a recovery program, the self-help community, sponsorship and other community support agencies and resources.
• Liaises with internal and external departments as needed.
• Provides education and training in the area of substance use disorders.
• Manages challenging situations and behaviours.
• Prepares progress reports for various agencies including treatment agencies, the courts and other referral sources.
• Observes collection of urine samples
• Facilitates multiple groups and provides individual counselling based on treatment plan

 Qualifications & Registration required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling, Human Services, Psychology or similar field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in inpatient/outpatient services for the addicted population.
• Experience working with clients receiving medication assisted treatment.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Council and Bermuda Addiction Certification Board as an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC)
• Demonstrated knowledge of various counselling therapies (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Trauma Informed Care etc.)

Work Type: Full Time (35 hour working week)

Salary Scale:  $97,073.05 per annum (approximately £70k, almost tax-free)

Application Deadline: 26 September 2025