Addictions Counselor III

🔍 Central Zone, Red Deer, Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth Ctr

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00429197 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 24, 2024 Post Date

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Classification: Addictions Counselor III

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Community Addiction and Mental Health

Primary Location: Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth Ctr

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 01-MAY-2024

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 27-MAY-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $37.62

Maximum Salary: $48.56

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Training or education specific to the addiction and mental health needs of clients experiencing conflict with the law, including conducting screening, assessment and treatment. Strong knowledge of the Criminal Justice system. Specialized expertise around counselling and therapy for those with concurrent disorders. Knowledge of community resources. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience in Addiction Counselling. Training in Motivational Interviewing and an understanding of harm reduction related to substance use. Strong working knowledge of family and intimate partner violence and relative contributing factors. Understanding of recovery oriented systems of care.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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