Addictions Counselor Iv

**Your Opportunity**:
A temporary fulltime supervisor (AC IV) position exists within Alberta Health Services, Fort McMurray area with the Addiction Residential Treatment Centre - Fort McMurray Recovery Centre (FMRC). This facility offers 28 - day residential addiction treatment services offer support to both men and women based on current evidence, research and best practice. Reporting to the Manager, this position is a key leadership position within in Fort McMurray Recovery Centre. The incumbent will be responsible to provide supervision of Residential Addiction treatment program staff. This position oversees the daily operations of the FMRC and supports the manager in developing programming and delivering treatment services. Key responsibilities are: Provides leadership, guidance, and direction to the staff regarding clinical and prevention work. Oversees day to day operation including case assignment ensuring efficiency of resources and quality of care. Conducts regularly scheduled supervisory sessions with staff related to treatment and prevention work, as well as provides informal, on the spot supervision as and when indicated. Facilitates staff development needs as identified through the Performance Planning and the clinical supervision process. Ensures use of best practice and evidence informed treatment interventions and prevention strategies. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

**Description**:
As an Addiction Counsellor IV, you will provide clinical supervision to the Addiction Services team, coordinate the day-to-day operations as well as delivery of addiction services and programs. Responsibilities include the provision of addiction practice expertise, operational supervision of the Addiction Services team, development and coordination of the treatment and/or prevention program and may provide direct client care or deliver prevention programming. The Addiction Counsellor IV supports the growth and development of addictions staff to deliver safe and effective addiction practice that is concurrent capable. This includes therapeutic screening, assessment and counselling; psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions; and prevention interventions. The Addiction Counsellor IV designs, implements and evaluates addiction programs and services consistent with AHS policies and practices.
- Classification: Addictions Counselor IV
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
- Primary Location: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 07-JUL-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 17-JUL-2023
- Temporary End Date: 01-JUL-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $40.09
- Maximum Salary: $52.32
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of a bachelor's degree in a related health discipline.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Member of recognized regulatory college in accordance with the Health Professions Act. Must be authorized, by their applicable regulating body to perform restricted activity of psychosocial intervention and to supervise others performing restricted activity of psychosocial intervention. Three to five years clinical experience directly related to addiction practice. Demonstrated ability in leading teams, coaching, mentoring and the ability to facilitate practice growth in others. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in service planning, coordination, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in a related health discipline is required; Master's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.