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Skills

Motivational interviewingShift workDrivingWorkshop facilitationAddiction therapyCollaborationConfidentialityMedical DocumentationCultural competency in mental healthICT knowledgeKriseninterventionMedical report writing

Languages

English

Compensation

Competitive salary with contributions towards retirement.

The role

We are currently recruiting dedicated and experienced Recovery Counsellors (100%) to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate combines personal recovery experience, professional competence, and a strong commitment to supporting others on their recovery journey. In this role, you will work closely with medical and mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care, guidance, and encouragement to our clients. Start date: immediately or by agreement.

01Working as a valued member of the clinical team, our Recovery Counsellors offer essential motivation, support, and guidance to our clients as they embark on their recovery journey with the utmost care and consideration for confidentiality.

02You will collaborate with medical staff and other team members to ensure integrated care and actively contribute to implementing client treatment plans.

03You will have the opportunity to use your own recovery experience to inspire and guide clients through their recovery process, moderate and deliver group sessions, escort the clients to mutual aid groups in Zurich and Lucerne, accompany them to various off-site activities, organising and supervising overnight, on-call, and weekend plans.

04You will also be responsible for digitally reporting and recording the clients' sessions with recovery counsellors and other programme-related activities and contributing to a comprehensive and organised summary of their progress.

Requirements

↳A minimum of 10 years of continuous abstinence from all psychoactive substances

↳Excellent written and spoken English (C2 professional proficiency); other languages are an advantage

↳Active and ongoing participation in personal recovery work or mutual aid groups, such as Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, etc.

↳A clear understanding of your recovery process and the ability to express it in a differentiated manner

↳Good IT skills and the ability to write reports and clinical notes

↳A high degree of professional & personal competence as an 'expert from experience'

↳The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with medical leadership

↳A relevant form of training or work experience

↳The ability to work with a culturally diverse clientele

↳A current driver’s license and willingness to drive

↳Ability to commute or relocate close to Lucerne, Switzerland

↳Ability to work in shifts (combination of day, overnight, weekends, holidays)

↳Must be eligible for a work permit in Switzerland (CH/EU-/EFTA nationals). An EU passport is ideal for obtaining a work permit if you are applying outside Switzerland.

Benefits

＋Join a dynamic, driven, and culturally diverse team where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while enhancing your skills in a supportive and creative environment.

＋You can work across various fascinating and challenging tasks at this young and forward-thinking company.

＋You will belong to a modern, progressive company in a spectacularly beautiful location.

＋We offer opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary with contributions towards retirement.

Company

NEOVIVA AG

Healthcare

We are a Private Recovery Clinic, experts in addiction and affective disorders, providing exceptional treatment and care to an international clientele. Situated on the spectacular shores of Lake Lucerne, we are an English-speaking boutique clinic treating those suffering from addiction and affective disorders such as depression and anxiety. Our team is dedicated to helping people achieve long-term recovery through compassionate care.

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