Addiction Recovery Counsellor

Responsibilities:

Therapeutic Support:

• Deliver structured one-to-one counselling sessions across different stages of recovery
• Facilitate weekly recovery groups using the Saved2Save curriculum
• Support participants in identifying triggers, behavioural patterns, emotional difficulties, and relapse risks
• Adapt interventions based on participant readiness, emotional needs, and stage of change
• Support participants in developing practical coping strategies, accountability systems, and relapse prevention plans
• Maintain a safe, non-judgmental, and emotionally supportive therapeutic environment

Clinical Practice & Documentation:

• Conduct participant assessments using tools such as CORE-10 and the Readiness to Change Questionnaire (RCQ)\
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in line with organisational and ethical standards
• Complete session notes, risk assessments, safeguarding reports, and participant progress documentation
• Participate in case discussions, supervision, and programme reviews where required

Safeguarding & Risk Management:

• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately in line with organisational procedures
  
• Respond appropriately to participants presenting in emotional distress, relapse crisis, or elevated risk situations
  
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards at all times
  
• Work collaboratively with leadership regarding participant welfare and risk concerns

Faith Integration:

• Integrate Christian spiritual principles appropriately and ethically within counselling work
  
• Use prayer, scripture, encouragement, and spiritual accountability in a way that supports — rather than replaces — structured therapeutic intervention
  
• Work respectfully with participants at varying levels of faith, readiness, and spiritual maturity

Requirements:

• Degree in Counselling or Psychology
  
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in counselling, mental health support, addiction recovery, or behavioural support work
• Experience facilitating both individual and group interventions
• Working knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) frameworks and techniques
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
• Ability to balance empathy with accountability in recovery work
• Strong emotional maturity and the ability to work within emotionally demanding environments
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Strong, active Christian faith, with the ability to integrate Biblical principles appropriately within therapeutic work
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals from different backgrounds and levels of spiritual engagement
• Emotional steadiness and maturity
• Compassion without enabling behaviour
• Strong professional judgement
• Ability to hold therapeutic boundaries
• Teachability and openness to supervision
• Structured and organised working style
• Genuine passion for recovery and behavioural transformation
• Ability to remain calm during emotionally intense situations

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working within addiction recovery or behavioural addiction services
  
• Training or experience in Motivational Interviewing and/or the Stages of Change model
  
• Experience within a faith-based, church-led, or non-profit recovery environment
  
• Experience supporting young adults or vulnerable populations
  
• Lived experience of recovery with clear professional boundaries and emotional stability
• Understanding of the Lagos community context, particularly Lekki and the surrounding areas

Commitment & Expectations:

• Weekly delivery of one-to-one counselling sessions
• Facilitation of weekly recovery group sessions
  
• Session preparation and participant follow-up
  
• Timely completion of documentation and reports
  
• Participation in team meetings and case discussions
  
• Mandatory monthly external clinical supervision (minimum one hour)
  
• Ongoing participation in internal training and programme development