Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Worker

5 days ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:

As part of an inter-professional team, you will contribute to the delivery of community based services to persons with a severe and persistent mental illness using psychosocial rehabilitation principles, promoting client respect, autonomy, health and improved quality of life. Duties include carrying out assigned tasks in a client focused recovery plan which includes support to participate in activities of daily living, recreational and social activities, educational and employment activities. The A&MH Recovery Workers work collaboratively with other health and service providers. Services are based out of Wapiti House, and primarily provided in the community and in Wapiti House. The Outreach Worker reports to the Manager, Addiction & Mental Health, and works under the direction of the clinical supervisor of Assertive Outreach Services. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.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 and Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will contribute to the delivery of community based services to persons with a chronic addiction and/or severe and persistent mental illness using psychosocial rehabilitation principles, promoting client respect, autonomy, health and improved quality of life. Your duties will include carrying out assigned tasks in a client focused recovery plan which includes support to participate in activities of daily living, recreational and social activities, and educational and employment activities. You will work collaboratively with other health and service providers. In this position, you will work under the direction of a regulated health provider.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Connect Care training.



  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity:The successful candidate will provide residential clients evening and weekend support through crisis intervention, recreational activities, assisting with other programming components and facilitating clients’ attendance at self-help meetings. For the purpose of supervision and responsibility, the candidate will formally report to the...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity:The successful candidate will provide residential clients evening and weekend support through crisis intervention, recreational activities, assisting with other programming components and facilitating clients’ attendance at self-help meetings. For the purpose of supervision and responsibility, the candidate will formally report to the...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Job Summary:Alberta Health Services is seeking a highly skilled Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our team. As a key member of our inter-professional team, you will contribute to the delivery of community-based services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness using psychosocial rehabilitation principles.Key...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Job Summary:Alberta Health Services is seeking a highly skilled Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our team. As a key member of our inter-professional team, you will contribute to the delivery of community-based services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness using psychosocial rehabilitation principles.Key...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Specialist to join our team at Alberta Health Services. As a key member of our inter-professional team, you will contribute to the delivery of community-based services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and chronic addiction.Key...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Specialist to join our team at Alberta Health Services. As a key member of our inter-professional team, you will contribute to the delivery of community-based services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and chronic addiction.Key...


  • Grande Prairie, Alberta, T0H, Grande Prairie region, Canada Alberta Health Services Part time

    Your Opportunity:The successful candidate will provide residential clients evening and weekend support through crisis intervention, recreational activities, assisting with other programming components and facilitating clients’ attendance at self-help meetings. For the purpose of supervision and responsibility, the candidate will formally report to the...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity: Alberta Health Services is in search of a compassionate and strength-oriented professional to become a part of our Narcotics Transition Services division. This team is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals facing severe opioid addiction. We prioritize patient and family-centered treatment strategies aimed at...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity: Alberta Health Services is looking for a compassionate and strength-oriented professional to be part of our Narcotics Transition Services division. This division is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals facing severe opioid addiction. We emphasize patient and family-centered treatment strategies to manage critical...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity: Alberta Health Services is in search of a compassionate and strength-oriented professional to become a vital part of our Narcotics Transition Services. Our dedicated team is committed to providing comprehensive support for individuals grappling with severe opioid dependency. We implement patient and family-centered treatment strategies...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity:The ideal candidate will offer essential evening and weekend assistance to residential clients through crisis management, engaging recreational activities, and supporting various program components, including facilitating attendance at self-help gatherings. While the candidate will primarily report to the Supervisor of Residential Treatment...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity:The ideal candidate will deliver evening and weekend assistance to residential clients through crisis management, engaging in recreational activities, supporting various program components, and facilitating clients' participation in self-help meetings. While the candidate will formally report to the Supervisor of Residential Treatment Teams,...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity:The selected individual will offer essential evening and weekend assistance to residential clients, focusing on crisis intervention, engaging in recreational activities, and supporting various program components. The role involves facilitating clients' participation in self-help meetings. For oversight and accountability, the individual will...

  • Peer Support Worker

    1 month ago


    Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity: We are seeking a caring and strength-based professional to join our Narcotics Transition Services team. Our team provides holistic support to help people with severe opioid addiction. We offer patient and family centered treatment plans to manage severe addictions. The Narcotics Transition Service offers an alternative to those who...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    About the Role: As a Recovery Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals on their journey to recovery from addiction and mental health challenges. You will provide comprehensive support within a residential setting, guiding clients through various aspects of their healing process. Your Responsibilities: Offer crisis...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity: In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta...

  • Addictions Specialist

    15 hours ago


    Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity:At Alberta Health Services, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our clients. As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will play a vital role in our team, working with clients and their families to provide recovery-based services.Description:As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment,...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    Your Opportunity:At Alberta Health Services, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our clients. As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will play a vital role in our team, working with clients and their families to provide recovery-based services.Description:As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment,...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced professional to join our team as a Peer Support Worker. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing holistic support to individuals struggling with severe opioid addiction.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide emotional and social support to individuals seeking services, focusing on...


  • Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced professional to join our team as a Peer Support Worker. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing holistic support to individuals struggling with severe opioid addiction.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide emotional and social support to individuals seeking services, focusing on...