Outspan Hospital Addiction Counselor Jobs in Kenya

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive substance‑use and psychosocial assessments to identify treatment needs, strengths, and risks.

  • Develop individualized treatment and recovery plans with clients and the multidisciplinary team.

  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence‑based approaches, including Motivational Interviewing and relapse‑prevention interventions.

  • Deliver psychoeducation on addiction, recovery, coping skills, healthy lifestyles, and relapse prevention.

  • Support clients throughout the recovery continuum: engagement, treatment, abstinence, relapse management, reintegration, and aftercare.

  • Monitor client progress, identify barriers, and adjust treatment interventions as needed.

  • Provide crisis intervention within scope of practice and facilitate referrals to medical, mental health, or specialized services.

  • Develop individualized discharge and aftercare plans to promote continuity of recovery.

  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documentation, progress reports, and outcome data.

  • Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, and continuous professional development.

    Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma in Counseling Psychology from a recognized institution.

  • Evidence of training in addiction/chemical dependency counseling.

  • Minimum of three (3) years in a similar position.

  • Registered member of the Counselors and Psychologists Board (CPB).

    Other Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and innovative skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • Demonstrated team‑player qualities.

  • People management skills.

  • Effective planning and coordination skills


    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Outspan Hospital Addiction Counselor Jobs in Kenya

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