Addiction Therapist

3 days ago


Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Sage Centre Full time

Sage Centre is a leading mental health and addiction recovery services provider, dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for individuals and families.

About Us

We strive to provide comprehensive care, addressing a wide range of psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges, including addiction recovery. Our team of professionals works collaboratively to deliver high-quality services.

Our mission is to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those striving for recovery and personal growth.

Job Description

The Addiction Counselor role involves conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and utilizing evidence-based interventions to support clients in their recovery journey.

This position requires both on-site sessions at our Subang Jaya location and online consultations.

  • Conduct comprehensive addiction assessments and evaluations
  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients with substance use and behavioral addictions
  • Develop and implement personalized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other therapeutic approaches to support recovery
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed
  • Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date client records
  • Provide crisis intervention and relapse prevention strategies
  • Engage in community outreach and educational programs to promote addiction awareness
  • Stay updated with current research and best practices in addiction counseling

Key qualifications include a minimum of 1 year of experience in addiction counseling or a related field, an accredited degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, and certification or licensing as an Addiction Counselor.