Addictions Counselor Iii

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:
Description:
As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will provide quality, client focused, recovery based and culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for clients and their families; as well as community stabilization services. You will develop and implement treatment plans and provide a range of interventions which offer least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families. You will also monitor and evaluate client progress and achievement of recovery goals and adapt treatment as needed. As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will depend on your excellent relationship building skills with clients, families, government staff and colleagues.
- **Recovery Alberta**:Y
- ** Classification**:Addictions Counselor III
- ** Union**:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- ** Unit and Program**:Adult Community Services, Edmonton 108 St Bldg
- ** Primary Location**:Edmonton Mental Health Clinic
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:1.00
- ** Posting End Date**:07-NOV-2024
- ** Employee Class**:Regular Full Time
- ** Date Available**:18-NOV-2024
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:2
- ** Shifts per cycle**:10
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days, Evenings
- ** Days Off**:Saturday/Sunday
- ** Minimum Salary**:$37.62
- ** Maximum Salary**:$48.56
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

**Required Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in Addictions or a combination of a bachelor's degree in a related field with course work in addictions. A related degree combined with a diploma related to addictions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Individuals eligible for registration under the Health Professions Act (Alberta) must maintain active registration. Individuals may require authorization/permission under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions and/or restricted activities.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Minimum of 3 years of relevant addiction and mental health experience, preferably in a community setting. Knowledge and experience treating individuals experiencing addiction (substance and/or process) Ability to ambulate, climb stairs, and move quickly without limitations in a variety of environments. Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a vehicle in good working order for work related travel.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Extensive knowledge of the resources of Addiction and Mental Health and the community. A strong understanding of client resources in the community and knowledge of mental health legislation including Community Treatment Orders is an asset.



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