Addictions Counsellor

Calian

Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations

Job description

About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time

Division: Health

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Position Overview

Calian Health is seeking a full-time Addictions Counsellor with interest and experience in providing outpatient addictions services. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, you would provide addictions counselling services to Canadian Armed Forces members in their exclusive outpatient clinic located on Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt.

Responsibilities

Assessing substance-use disorders, including differential assessment of concurrent disorder
Assessing process addictions, such as pathological gambling, sexual behaviour, and gaming
Participating in the development of a treatment plan with the client and the inter-disciplinary health care team to address the clients’ addiction
Providing therapeutic interventions such as Secondary Substance-Abuse Intervention Programs consistent with the established addiction assessment for the client in an individual or group setting
Evaluating the effectiveness of the counselling program, interventions, and the client’s progressing in resolving identified problems and movement toward personalized objectives
Facilitating educational activities and group interventions such as pre-deployment briefings, psychosocial services overview presentations, and group psycho-education sessions
Delivery of psycho-educational sessions such as addiction-free living
Creating and maintaining confidential client reports on treatment services

Qualifications

Must have a Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Nursing; or Bachelor Degree Psychiatric Nursing; or Bachelor or Master Degree in Social Work; or Master Degree in Psychology from a recognized university
Must be either a Registered Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, or Registered Psychologist
Must hold registration with the appropriate licensing body in British Columbia.
Must have a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience within the last 5 years performing a range of clinical services including addictions assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, and group therapy for an adult population
Current certification or willingness to obtain CPR Level C with AED

Additional Requirements

You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level

Compensation range: $58-61/hr

AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

Security clearances

A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

rachel.jacques@calian.com

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

About Calian

For over 40 years, Calian has delivered mission critical solutions when failure is not an option. Trusted worldwide, we empower organizations in critical industries to overcome obstacles, manage risks and drive progress.

Our deep roots in the defence and security community shape who we are—and who we hire. We proudly employ military veterans and support their families by offering meaningful full and part time career opportunities that value their skills, experience and service. From flexible roles that support the realities of military life to pathways that help veterans transition their expertise into civilian careers, we are committed to building a workplace where military families can thrive. Join our team of professionals across Canada as we create solutions that protect lives, strengthen security, foster global connectivity and drive economic progress—making a lasting impact where and when it matters most.

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