Addictions Counselor III

3 months ago


Red Deer, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Addiction Counsellor III to join our team at the Red Deer Adult Addiction and Mental Health Clinic. The successful candidate will be experienced at providing counselling for adults with substance abuse, gambling and/or related behaviors that may or may not co-occur with mental health conditions. Treatment and prevention responsibilities will involve assessment, counselling, treatment planning, group facilitation, delivery of prevention programs and supporting referrals. There is an expectation of open practice where you work collaboratively with co-workers and supervisors to promote learning and development of clinical skills within a multidisciplinary team environment. This role may support other duties as assigned which could include meeting clients at community agencies or supporting drop-in services within the clinic. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.

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:

Training in Motivational Interviewing and an understanding of harm reduction related to substance use would be an asset.



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