Addictions Counselor III - Jobs in Claresholm, AB

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Your Opportunity:Lander Treatment Centre in Claresholm, AB is an Alberta Health Services 48-bed short-term intensive, residential addiction treatment facility supporting adults who are experiencing problems as a result of their alcohol use, other drug use, or gambling. We are looking to recruit a skilled, enthusiastic, team-focused Addiction Counsellor. Do you have a strong foundation of professional ethics and boundaries, and wish to work in a structured clinical setting that allows you to utilize a wide range of skills and modalities Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Do you have a solid foundation of knowledge and skills around addictions, mental health, trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and client centered care Do you wish to enhance your counselling practice in a team focused setting where reflective practice is encouraged and supported through formal and informal processes The Lander Treatment Centre provides these opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of case management duties with clients in a short-term, intensive treatment setting. Primary duties include assessment, treatment planning, individual counselling, group therapy, workshop facilitation, participation in experiential activities, and referrals to community agencies and allied professionals for ongoing recovery support. This person will maintain accurate and timely documentation in client files and will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This person will demonstrate strong engagement skills, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a strong theoretical and clinical foundation to guide their counselling practice. Note that community and client’s home services do not apply to this position.Description: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.

• Classification: Addictions Counselor III
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Lander Treatment Centre
• Primary Location: Lander Treatment Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-NOV-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 19-DEC-2022
• Temporary End Date: 26-MAY-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $36.88
• Maximum Salary: $47.61
• Vehicle Requirement: Drivers License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:Completion of a bachelors degree in Addictions or a combination of a bachelors 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 must maintain active registration. Individuals may require authorization/permission under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions and/or restricted activities.Additional Required Qualifications:Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team model. A demonstrated ability to work within an integrated team approach. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through employment references.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working as an Addiction Counsellor in an adult residential addiction treatment setting.Quick Apply

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