Addictions Counselor IV at Alberta Health Services
Ponoka, AB T4J 1R8, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 25

Salary

40.09

Posted On

06 Sep, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Ctr, Concurrent Disorders, Classification, Assessment, Multi Site, Clinical Supervision, Union

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
The Concurrent Disorders Enhanced Service within the Adult Inpatient Program at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury provides specialized treatment services for individuals experiencing both a severe mental illness and a severe addiction. We also offer expansion services to individuals and groups throughout CMHBI. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Addictions Counselor IV – CDES will have the opportunity to participate in program development in addition to providing exceptional client centered care and treatment to patients. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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.

  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Addictions Counselor IV
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Concurrent Disorders
  • Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
Responsibilities
  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Addictions Counselor IV
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Concurrent Disorders
  • Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicabl
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