Addictions Counselor IV

7 days ago


Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:

Adult Addiction Services Calgary and the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic provide non-judgmental care to individuals seeking counselling, medical care, or other therapeutic interventions for substance use and addiction issues. As Addiction Counsellor IV you will be working with and supervising an interdisciplinary team to provide treatment and help coordinate care for clients.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a health related field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience providing clinical and operational supervision to peers and interdisciplinary staff in a counselling-based environment. Experience working within a Harm Reduction philosophy of care. Cultural competency education and training. Experience working with clients who are actively using illicit substances.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Calgary area resources. Experience working with Connect Care documentation.



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