Addictions Counselor 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. The Lethbridge Youth Treatment Program is looking to recruit an Addictions Counsellor III to join our multidisciplinary team working with children, youth, and families in a live in treatment environment. As an addiction counsellor, the successful candidate will work with youth and their families to develop an understanding of the problematic substance use and how this has impacted the youth and the family. Working in collaboration with the youth, their family and other team members at the treatment centre, the addiction counsellor will support the addition of recovery focused goals and intervention plans that have been co-authored by the youth themselves. Working in direct service on the front line in the treatment centre the addictions counsellor will provide individual counselling and support, group counselling and support, as well as day-to-day skill building, role modeling and adult supervision to the youth residing in the program. In order to meet the needs of a live in treatment environment, this position does require evening and weekend work. If the idea of working in an environment that blends formal clinical counselling with the opportunity to participate in day-to-day life skills coaching and mentoring-this may be a great opportunity for you.

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.

First Aid. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

Any outdoor, watersport or climbing certification. One year experience providing care to Youth in a bed-based care setting. One year experience providing care to individuals with addictions. Class IV.