Company Description
Family life technology is a tech company that leverages technology to bring healing and wholeness to individuals and families. We utilize and deploy different methodologies for our mission. One of it is Elmaf.co, our web application. Elmaf.co is a web application that connects individuals, couples, and families with experts providing tailored support and services for personal, relationship, marriage, and family life needs. As a product of @familylifetech, Elmaf.co is dedicated to improving lives through accessible, expert guidance and resources.
Role Description
This is a full time onsite role for an Addiction Recovery Counselor. The counselor will assist clients in addressing and overcoming their addiction challenges by developing recovery plans, offering counseling sessions, and providing education on addiction and coping mechanisms. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, supporting clients in group or one-on-one settings, and maintaining accurate client records to track progress.
Qualifications
(Prerequisite To get this role: you must sign up and list your services on Elmaf.co and join the experts Community. HERE is the link to sign up for free)
1.Experience in counseling, addiction recovery, and mental health support
2.Skills in active listening, empathy, and crisis intervention
3.Strong written and verbal communication abilities
4.Familiarity with developing personalized recovery plans and tracking progress
5.Knowledge of addiction treatment methods and best practices
6.BSc or Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field preferred
7. Relevant licensure or certification in addiction counseling or therapy (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor) is an advantage
Send CV to Joanaiyegbusi@gmail.com
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured one-to-one counselling sessions across different stages of recovery
- Facilitate weekly group sessions using the S2S curriculum
- Conduct participant assessments using tools such as Core-10 and Readiness to Change Questionnaire (RCQ)
- Adapt interventions based on individual needs, motivation, and progress
- Create a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment
- Support participants in managing relapse with both compassion and accountability
- Maintain accurate session notes, risk assessments, and clinical documentation
- Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately
- Signpost participants to aftercare and community-based support
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Counselling or Psychology.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in counselling, mental health, or addiction support
- Experience delivering both individual and group interventions
- Working knowledge of CBT frameworks and techniques
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Ability to balance empathy with accountability in client work
- Strong, active Christian faith, with the ability to confidently and appropriately integrate Biblical principles into therapeutic work
- Ability to work respectfully with individuals at different levels of faith and readiness
Commitment
-Weekly delivery:
-1:1 sessions (~60 minutes each)
-Group sessions (~120 minutes)
-Time allocated for session preparation and documentation
-Mandatory monthly external clinical supervision (minimum 1 hour)
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