Addictions Counselor III

3 weeks ago

Fort McMurray, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:

Enhancing community care options for Albertans continue to be a key priority for AHS. Our goal is to provide high-quality diverse community, home, and individual well-being as well as support the long-term mental health and wellness of patients and their families. To support this goal, Fort McMurray Addictions and Mental Health department has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Addictions Counsellor III position. Community Addiction and Mental Health program provides specialized assessment and treatment services to children, youth adults and their families. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. We may be able to offer temporary (3 months) housing if you are relocating to Fort McMurray for this role, please discuss if selected for interview.

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:

May require some travel within the region.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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