🧾 Job Title: Counsellor
🏢 Department: Drug De-Addiction Centre (DDAC)
📍Location: Samalka, New Delhi
📅 Job Type: Full-time
To provide psychological support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance abuse, helping them through recovery and rehabilitation using counseling techniques and therapy sessions.
Assessment & Intake:
Conduct initial assessments and interviews with patients and their families.
Maintain detailed case histories and psychosocial evaluations.
Counseling & Therapy:
Provide individual and group counseling to patients.
Offer motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Conduct family counseling sessions to educate and involve families in the recovery process.
Rehabilitation Support:
Help patients identify triggers and develop coping mechanisms.
Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans as necessary.
Encourage participation in rehabilitation programs and support groups (e.g., AA, NA).
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
Prepare reports for review by medical professionals and government authorities, if required.
Education & Awareness:
Conduct awareness sessions on substance abuse prevention.
Participate in community outreach programs and workshops.
Conduct team field visit for awarness
Team Collaboration:
Work closely with doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers.
Participate in staff meetings and training programs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Empathy, patience, and active listening
Understanding of addiction psychology and rehabilitation
Ability to handle sensitive and emotional issues
Record-keeping and organizational skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology / Social Work / Counseling or related field
Certification or diploma in addiction counseling (preferred)
Prior experience in substance abuse counseling or mental health (preferred)