Youth Addiction Recovery Specialist

3 days ago


Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Youth Addiction Recovery Specialist to join our team in Red Deer, Alberta.

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to work with youth and their families after a crisis, providing psychoeducation, solution-focused conversations, referrals, and community connections. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely with other professionals to ensure post-crisis support to youth and their families.

You will also provide consultation and outpatient services to various clinics and units in the Central Zone, including the Children's Mental Health & Addiction portfolio. Strong assessment and time management skills are required for this position, as well as flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About the Position:

  • Provide quality, client-focused, recovery-based, and culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education, and referral services for clients and their families
  • Develop and implement treatment plans and provide a range of interventions that offer least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families
  • Monitor and evaluate client progress and achievement of recovery goals, adapting treatment as needed
  • Build strong relationships with clients, families, government staff, and colleagues

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Addictions or a related field with coursework in addictions
  • Registration under the Health Professions Act (Alberta) and active registration
  • Experience working with high-risk youth and families, with a strong risk-assessment and safety plan development skillset
  • Ability to capacity build/teach youth and their caregivers
  • 5 years' experience working with youth and families in complex situations preferred

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience

Location: Red Deer, Alberta


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