Addictions Counsellor III

The Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (M-RAAM) provides non-judgmental, rapid access, to a variety of addiction medicine services in the City of Red Deer. These services are part of an evidence-based care model that promotes recovery, as identified by the individual, for people living with substance use and addiction challenges. The M-RAAM is a facility that provides comprehensive care for substance and behavioral/process addiction concerns by addressing service gaps and offering alternatives to traditional service models, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. The M-RAAM offers wrap-around services such as medical supports, addiction counselling, psychoeducational groups, relapse prevention, short term counselling, access to social work and referrals to social and recovery-oriented services such as residential treatment, detox, housing etc. This position requires work in the mobile trailer (M-RAAM site) with touchdown and counselling space located offsite at South Gaetz Medical Centre. 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.

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.

3-5 years' experience working with vulnerable populations. Experience working within a Harm Reduction philosophy of care. Cultural competency education and training. Experience working with clients who are actively using illicit substances. Ability to rapidly physically respond to clinic emergencies including bending, squatting and navigating stairs rapidly.

Knowledge of Red Deer resources. Experience working with Connect Care documentation.