Addictions Counsellor Degree

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Ability to prioritize
• Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
• Ability to triage cases
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
• Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Ability to develop appropriate recovery plans
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
• Knowledge and ability to monitor withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.
• Knowledge in group dynamics
• Knowledge with treating substance  and/or substance dependence &  the effects
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Ability to prioritize
• Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
• Ability to triage cases
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
• Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Ability to develop appropriate recovery plans
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
• Knowledge and ability to monitor withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.
• Knowledge in group dynamics
• Knowledge with treating substance  and/or substance dependence &  the effects
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model