Addictions Counselor III

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Calgary Addiction Services

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00057669 Requisition #

📅   : Aug 14, 2018 Post Date

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Classification: Addictions Counselor III

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: Adult Addiction Services Cgy

Primary Location: Calgary Addiction Services

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2018

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 17-SEP-2018

Temporary End Date: 15-SEP-2019

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: $36.06

Maximum Salary: $46.55

Vehicle Requirement: N/A

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 under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 1- 3 years counselling experience in an adult, addiction and/or mental health clinic. 1-3 years of experience facilitating psycho-educational, process, and support groups. A clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector search.

Preferred Qualifications:

MSW, Clinical Specialization or Masters in Counselling Psychology. Registration completed with the applicable professional body. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification. Intermediate knowledge of the Transtheoretical Model of Change. Intermediate knowledge of Motivational Interviewing.

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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