Addictions Counsellor III

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. We are looking for an experienced Addiction Counsellor to join our team at the Red Deer Adult Mental Health and Addiction Clinic. The successful candidate will have experience providing counselling for adults with substance abuse, gambling and/or related behaviors that may or may not co-occur with mental health conditions. Working within a recovery-oriented system of care; treatment and prevention responsibilities will involve assessment, counselling, treatment planning, group facilitation, delivery of prevention programs and supporting referrals. There is an expectation of open practice where you collaborate with co-workers and supervisors to promote learning and development of clinical skills within a multidisciplinary team environment. This position will work closely with a multidisciplinary team that support clients involved with the Mental Health Diversion Program. This role may support other duties as assigned.

As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will provide quality, client focused, recovery based and culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for clients and their families; as well as community stabilization services. You will develop and implement treatment plans and provide a range of interventions which offer least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families. You will also monitor and evaluate client progress and achievement of recovery goals and adapt treatment as needed. As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will depend on your excellent relationship building skills with clients, families, government staff and colleagues.

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.

Minimum 2 years of experience in Addiction Counselling. A strong working knowledge of the Justice system and the relative challenges for those with substance use and mental health disorders who have come into conflict with the law is preferred.

Training in Motivational Interviewing and an understanding of harm reduction related to substance use would be an asset.