Substance Abuse and Mental Health Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:

The ideal candidate will deliver evening and weekend assistance to residential clients through crisis management, engaging in recreational activities, supporting various program components, and facilitating clients' participation in self-help meetings. While the candidate will formally report to the Supervisor of Residential Treatment Teams, they will also consult with the Detox Charge Nurse during after-hours crisis situations for guidance and direction.

Position Overview:

As a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing community-based services to individuals experiencing chronic addiction and/or severe mental health challenges. Utilizing psychosocial rehabilitation principles, you will promote client dignity, independence, well-being, and an enhanced quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Implement assigned tasks within a client-centered recovery plan.
  2. Assist clients in engaging in daily living activities, recreational and social events, as well as educational and employment opportunities.
  3. Collaborate effectively with other healthcare and service professionals.
  4. Work under the supervision of a regulated health provider.

Classification: Addiction & Mental Health Recovery Worker
Union: AUPE GSS
Unit and Program: Residential Treatment
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:
Completion of a diploma from a recognized post-secondary program in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Additional Required Qualifications:
Possession of a Class Five (5) Alberta Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Addiction and Mental Health services.



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