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Counsellor Permanent

4488387 Healthcare Industry 24 Aug 2019
myRecruit Nelspruit
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Job Summary
Position for Counsellor
Job Description
Healing Wings South Africa (HWSA) is more than a rehabilitation and recovery treatment centre, it is for many the beginning of a whole new life. Situated roughly 40 kilometres from Nelspruit, in majestic pine country, the setting is ideal for the work of reforming your way of life.

A Counsellor at HWSA is the case manager for residents in treatment with us. The role is one of guidance and support, assisting the individual to work through their emotional, psychological and behavioural issues of the past. This is coupled with practical input as to how the individual can better self-govern in the present. Issues faced may include but are not limited to:

-Anxiety,
-Depression
-Substance Abuse
-Alcoholism
-Aggression
-Opposition and Defiance
-Trauma

In addition, the counsellor will provide feedback to families regarding the progress of a resident. Family sessions will be hosted as and when required to further the therapeutic process of an individual.

Duties include providing telephonic and written feedback and reports as and when needed. All therapeutic standards and policies will be expected to be followed, with clear records of all therapeutic interactions maintained.

The role will require daily presence on site, so applicants should either live in the Nelspruit area or be comfortable with living onsite.

Applicants should have a minimum of two years experience in the field of counselling. ***email***
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