Addictions Counselor Iv

Your Opportunity:
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.
- **Recovery Alberta**:Y
- ** Classification**:Addictions Counselor IV
- ** Union**:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- ** Unit and Program**:Recovery Alberta
- ** Primary Location**:Lacombe Community Health Ctr
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:1.00
- ** Posting End Date**:05-MAR-2025
- ** Employee Class**:Regular Full Time
- ** Date Available**:17-MAR-2025
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:2
- ** Shifts per cycle**:10
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** Days Off**:Saturday/Sunday
- ** Minimum Salary**:$40.09
- ** Maximum Salary**:$52.32
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Driver's License, Vehicle Required

**Required Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in a health related field.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
The successful applicant will have a minimum 5 years’ experience providing Addiction Counselling including assessment, treatment, and facilitation of groups; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and harm reduction is required. Previous supervisor experience is an asset. Individuals eligible for registration under the Health Professions Act must maintain active registration. Individuals may require authorization/permission under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions and/or restricted activities. There is a requirement to travel to Rural West Clinics for client services and peer consultations. Must be competent in identifying clients at risk and completing a suicide risk assessment. When working alone with clients, the ACIV must be willing and able to complete first aid training.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Advanced computer literacy. Above average keyboarding skills and proficient with computer programs - Outlook MS Office, Microsoft Teams, Connect Care.