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ALB00223348 Requisition #
Thanks for your interest in the Addictions Counselor III position. Unfortunately this position has been closed but you can search our 1,930 open jobs by clicking here.
  • Classification: Addictions Counselor III
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Department: Lander Treatment Ctr
  • Primary Location: Lander Treatment Centre
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 11-AUG-2021
  • Employee Class: Regular Full Time
  • Date Available: 30-AUG-2021
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 10
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $36.06
  • Maximum Salary: $46.55
  • Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:

Completion of a 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 must maintain active registration. Individuals may require authorization/permission under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions and/or restricted activities.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Counselling experience (individual and group therapy) related to addiction and mental health. Experience with presentations and facilitating psycho-educational sessions. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team model. Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers level C (within 3 months of hire). Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification (within 3 months of hire). Knowledge of assessment techniques in determining suicide risk. The successful applicant to this position will have a sound knowledge of addiction, several years of experience in addiction and mental health counselling. A demonstrated ability to work effectively within an integrated team approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required

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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