Addictions Counselor III

🔍 Central Zone, Red Deer, Red Deer 49th Street Community

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00461070 Requisition #

📅   : Oct 24, 2024 Post Date

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Recovery Alberta: N

Classification: Addictions Counselor III

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Medicine

Primary Location: Red Deer 49th Street Community

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 31-OCT-2024

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 15-NOV-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 20

Shift Pattern: Days

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:

3-5 years' experience working with vulnerable populations. Experience working within a Harm Reduction philosophy of care. Cultural competency education and training. Experience working with clients who are actively using illicit substances. Ability to rapidly physically respond to clinic emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Red Deer resources. Experience working with Connect Care documentation.

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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