Addictions Counselor III

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Northgate Addiction & MH Clini

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00454763 Requisition #

📅   : Sep 17, 2024 Post Date

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Recovery Alberta: Y

Classification: Addictions Counselor III

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Northgate Addiction and Mental Health Outpatient

Primary Location: Northgate Addiction & MH Clini

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2024

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 21-OCT-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 1

Shifts per cycle: 5

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings

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:

Completion of a bachelor's degree in Addictions or a combination of a bachelor's degree in a related field with coursework 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. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Minimum of 3 years of relevant addiction and mental health experience, in a community setting. Knowledge and experience treating individuals experiencing addiction (substance and/or process) Ability to ambulate, climb stairs, and move quickly without limitations in a variety of environments. Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a vehicle in good working order for work related travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of the resources of Addiction and Mental Health and the community. A strong understanding of client resources in the community and knowledge of mental health legislation including Community Treatment Orders 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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