Job Description

Your Opportunity:Reporting to the Manager, the Addictions Counsellor IV works in a supervisory role providing clinical consultation, debriefing, and innovative programming in a community outpatient setting. Using knowledge of a recovery oriented systems of care this position displays strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, clinical consultation, and referral services. Session observation and skill development should be used to promote a culture of open practice within the team. This position oversees group programming which includes ongoing group evaluation to ensure groups align with best practices. Knowledge of harm reduction strategies as well as prevention and health promotion is an asset. Programs overseen include Addiction Counselling, Enhanced Services for Women, Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Navigation. As a member of the Leadership Team this position will be integrated with other leaders for Community Addiction and Mental Health Services. As such, a demonstrated record of excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative practice, and concurrent service delivery will prepare you for this role.Description:As an Addiction Counsellor IV, you will provide clinical supervision to the Addiction Services team, coordinate the day-to-day operations as well as delivery of addiction services and programs. Responsibilities include the provision of addiction practice expertise, operational supervision of the Addiction Services team, development and coordination of the treatment and/or prevention program and may provide direct client care or deliver prevention programming. The Addiction Counsellor IV supports the growth and development of addictions staff to deliver safe and effective addiction practice that is concurrent capable. This includes therapeutic screening, assessment and counselling; psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions; and prevention interventions. The Addiction Counsellor IV designs, implements and evaluates addiction programs and services consistent with AHS policies and practices.

• Classification: Addictions Counselor IV
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Community Addiction and Mental Health
• Primary Location: Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-JUN-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 24-JUN-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: $40.09
• Maximum Salary: $52.32
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:Bachelor\'s degree in a health related field. Additional Required Qualifications: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. The successful applicant will have a minimum 5 years\' experience providing Addiction Counselling including assessment, treatment, and facilitation of groups. Working knowledge of motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and harm reduction is required. Preferred Qualifications:Must be competent in identifying clients at risk and completing a suicide risk assessment. Advanced computer literacy. Above average keyboarding skills and proficient with computer programs - Outlook MS Office, Microsoft Teams, Connect Care. Previous supervisor experience 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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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