Addictions Counsellor III
2 weeks ago
Your Opportunity:Addictions and Mental Health Access 24/7 are an exciting new opportunity to offer a centralized and integrated intake using a “front door” location at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North. Reporting to the Care Manager and under the direction of the Program Manager for Urgent Services, the Addiction Counsellor functions in the context of a multi-disciplinary team that provides quality, client focused, recovery based, concurrent capable, culturally appropriate care to those seeking assistance/services within Addictions and Mental Health. In this role you will have the opportunity to educate clients and families on a variety of addictions and mental health and wellness initiatives and resources. About Access 24/7: Access 24/7 will be a single point of contact for AHS and Covenant addiction and mental health services. The range of services include: assessment, crisis intervention, navigation assistance, and stabilization services to the residents of the City of Edmonton and suburban areas. Access will conduct triage, screening and assessment in order to best match an individual’s need(s) to services and programs. Access 24/7 offers a wide range of services, as indicated, which offer the least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families whether that be within clinic, community or client's home, which are based on the needs identified. As the Addiction Counsellor you will be required to assess of the nature and severity of client's mental health and substance use, plan, and implement interventions to stabilize the situation. This position includes an outreach component provides short-term stabilization when clients are experiencing an Addiction and Mental Health crisis and/or when they require more intensive short-term monitoring.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. 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: Preferred Qualifications: Formal clinical training in triage, intervention, stabilization and case management skills, preferably in a community setting.
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Addictions Counsellor Iii
22 hours ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour 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...
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Addictions Counsellor Iii
22 hours ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour 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...
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Addictions Counsellor Iii
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour 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...
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Addictions Counsellor Iii
22 hours ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour 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...
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Addictions Counsellor Iii
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour 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...
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Addictions Counsellor Iii
5 days ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour 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...
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Addictions Counsellor III
3 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeOpportunity As part of AMH Supported Housing, the Addiction Counsellor III will join a multi‑disciplinary team offering high‑intensity community‑based services in Edmonton. The role brings a holistic approach to comprehensive assessment, intervention and evaluation within a Recovery Oriented service delivery model. Assertive outreach and individual and...
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Addictions Counsellor III
2 days ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeAddictions Counsellor III – Alberta Health Services Overview Addictions and Mental Health Access 24/7 is an exciting new opportunity to offer a centralized and integrated intake using a “front door” location at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North. Reporting to the Care Manager and under the direction of the Program Manager for Urgent Services, the...
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Recovery‑Oriented Addictions Counsellor III
3 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeA leading health services provider is seeking an Addiction Counsellor III in Edmonton. This role involves providing recovery-based assessment and case management in a collaborative environment, focusing on clients' needs and facilitating their recovery. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in addictions or a related field, along with relevant...
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Addictions Counselor Iii
1 week ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: Reporting to the Care Manager of AMH Supported Housing, the Addiction Counsellor III (AC III) is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that provides quality, client-focused, culturally appropriate outreach services. This role is responsible for supporting individuals residing in one of the Bridge Housing sites who require...
