Addiction Recovery Counsellor at Tivana Workforce

Tivana Workforce is a workforce solutions company that provides services that unlock the full potential of human capital to drive business excellence and growth in an ever-evolving marketplace. Our Services include Staffing and Recruitment, Workforce Management, Training and Development, Technology Solutions, HR Consulting, Team Retreat Planning and Specialized services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Addiction Recovery Counsellor

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• We are seeking a qualified and experienced Addiction Recovery Counsellor with expertise in the 12-Step recovery model and structured addiction education.
• The successful candidate will provide individual and group counselling, while also delivering psychoeducational sessions on substance use, brain and behavior, relapse prevention, and related recovery curriculum.
• This role combines clinical counselling with teaching responsibilities to equip residents with knowledge, coping strategies, and life skills essential for long-term sobriety.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group counselling sessions for residents.
• Deliver structured recovery education, including:
  • Brain and substance use (neurobiology of addiction).
  • The 12-Step recovery approach.
  • Triggers, cravings, lapse, and relapse prevention strategies.
  • Healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery planning.
• Guide residents through relapse prevention plans and accountability measures.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor residents’ progress and provide reports for multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Facilitate workshops and group discussions that reinforce therapeutic principles.
• Promote a recovery-oriented environment grounded in evidence-based practices.
• Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

Ideal Expertise

• Strong knowledge and experience with 12-Step facilitation and its psychological principles.
• Proficiency in counselling techniques for addiction recovery (e.g., CBT, motivational interviewing).
• Ability to teach structured curriculum topics in an engaging, clear, and motivating way.
• Experience in working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges.
• Group facilitation and public speaking skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, Addiction Studies, or Social Work (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certification/training in Addiction Counselling, Recovery Coaching, or 12-Step Facilitation.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in addiction recovery, rehabilitation, or related mental health settings.
• Membership/registration with a relevant professional body is an advantage.
• Strong documentation, communication, and case management skills.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to shape lives through counselling and structured recovery education.
• A collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• [Insert additional benefits: meals, housing option for live-in staff, allowance, etc..

Application Closing Date
18th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and relevant certifications to: jobs@tivana.ng using “Application – Addiction Recovery Counsellor (Abuja)” as the subject of the email.