Addictions Counselor III
- Classification: Addictions Counselor III
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Child Youth and Family Addiction & Mental Health Outpatient Services, SUSD, PCHAD, CAST
- Primary Location: Red Deer Prov Bldg/Addic Srvs
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 19-APR-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 29-APR-2024
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 4
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.62
- Maximum Salary: $48.56
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:Must have 2 years recent (within 3 years) experience working with complex vulnerable children and youth populations.
Preferred Qualifications:Training in Solution Focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing and an understanding of harm reduction related to substance use would be an asset. Experience with Single-session walk-in sessions would be an asset. Experience developing and facilitating groups would also be an asset. Experience with Addiction Counselling considered an asset. Experience in Connect Care considered 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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