Addictions Counselor III
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Addictions Counselor III
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Protection of Children Abusing Drugs
- Primary Location: Red Deer Protective Safe House
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 01-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 01-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.62
- Maximum Salary: $48.56
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Experience with high-risk youth or those living with substance use concerns is required for this position. Two years’ experience working with vulnerable children and youth. Two years’ experience with addiction/mental health problem.
Preferred Qualifications:License under the Health Professions Act. Experience working with multi complex youth and families. Strong assessment and time management skills are an asset in this position. Experience in de-escalation and non-violent cris intervention is an asset.
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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