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ADDICTION COUNSELOR
EMMANUEL TREATMENT AND RESOURCE CENTER LIMITED
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 6 hours ago (24 Oct 2026) Updated about 6 hours ago
How to Apply
Send a written application with copies of credentials to Human Resources at info@etrcenter.org by 30 October 2026.
Job Description
The Addiction Counselor provides comprehensive substance‑use treatment services, including assessment, counseling, and documentation, to support clients on their recovery journey. They coordinate intake, group and individual therapy sessions, develop individualized treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical records. The role also involves collaboration with program officers and other professionals to ensure effective care delivery.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Diploma in Addiction Counseling from an accredited college or university
- • Minimum 3 years of active practice in addiction counseling
- • Preference for experience in a rehabilitation setting
- • Ability to interact professionally in both individual and group counseling settings
- • Excellent oral and written communication skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Maintain accurate clinical documentation including intake summaries, SOAP notes, discharge summaries and treatment plans
- • Coordinate substance‑abuse programs using counseling methods and the Twelve‑Step system
- schedule intakes, group and individual therapies
- • Discuss specific cases with the program officer to determine suitability for treatment
- • Facilitate psycho‑educational and behavior‑modification sessions in group and individual settings
- • Conduct risk and needs assessments and create individualized treatment plans for each client
- • Meet regularly with clients, document progress, and identify barriers to successful completion
- • Provide timely updates to significant others on client progress
- • Select and recommend instructional materials and programs for substance‑use disorder treatment
- • Stay informed about new developments in substance‑use disorder therapy
- • Maintain collaborative relationships with clinical professionals, programs and associations
- • Perform other duties as assigned by the department