Addictions Counselor III Job Description

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Addictions Counselor III

Aspen RxHealth - Red Deer, AB

Your Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Addiction Counsellor III to join our team at the Red Deer Adult Addiction and Mental Health Clinic. The successful candidate will be experienced at providing counselling for adults with substance abuse, gambling and/or related behaviors that may or may not co-occur with mental health conditions. Treatment and prevention responsibilities will involve assessment, counselling, treatment planning, group facilitation, delivery of prevention programs and supporting referrals. There is an expectation of open practice where you work collaboratively with co-workers and supervisors to promote learning and development of clinical skills within a multidisciplinary team environment. This role may support other duties as assigned which could included meeting clients at community agencies or supporting drop-in services within the clinic.
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.

Classification: Addictions Counselor III

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Community Addiction and Mental Health

Primary Location: Red Deer Prov Bldg/Addic Srvs

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 26-APR-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 20-MAY-2024

Temporary End Date: 25-NOV-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: Not Applicable

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:
Minimum 2 years of experience in Addiction Counselling.
Preferred Qualifications:
Training in Motivational Interviewing and an understanding of harm reduction related to substance use would be an asset.