Addictions Counselor III

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services recherche un Conseiller en Addictions III pour son programme PChAD à Edmonton. Le poste consiste à évaluer et à traiter des jeunes en détresse, en fournissant un soutien dans un environnement de traitement sécurisé. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme en addictions et au moins deux ans d'expérience en counseling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 ans d'expérience en counseling/ thérapie pour adolescents.
• Certification en prévention du suicide, premiers secours/ RCR, et intervention en crise non violente.
• Inscription active sous la Health Professions Act (Alberta) est requise.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer et traiter les clients et leurs familles avec des services de rétablissement basés sur la culture.
• Développer des plans de traitement et surveiller les progrès des clients.
• Assurer la sécurité des jeunes dans le programme.

Skills

Behavior management

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Addictions or related field

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Edmonton Protection of Children Abusing Drugs (PChAD) Program has an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician. If you are passionate about providing excellent addiction treatment services to youth and their families, and you are committed to the ongoing development of frontline service delivery, then this is the ideal career opportunity for you. The PChAD Program is a court-ordered detoxification and assessment program for youth aged 12-17 years, harmfully involved in substance use. Youth are confined in a Protective Safe House for a period of 10 days to safely withdraw from substances, undergo a comprehensive assessment of their use, and receive recommendations on voluntary options post-discharge. As an Addiction Counselor, you will be responsible for assessment, individual & group counselling, program development, group facilitation, and treatment planning. In addition to core clinical duties, all team members are responsible for ensuring the safe and secure care of youth confined in the 9-bed Protective Safe House. The ideal candidate will have exceptional behavior management skills, strong assessment abilities, and a concurrent capable approach to treatment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. The position also requires an exceptional ability to engage and support families in the care of their youth, demonstrating an understanding of family-centered care. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying for this posting, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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 that offer least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families. You will monitor and evaluate client progress and achievement of recovery goals, adapting treatment as needed. The role depends on excellent relationship-building skills with clients, families, government staff, and colleagues.

• Acute Care Alberta:
• Primary Care Alberta:
• Recovery Alberta:Yes
• Classification:Addictions Counselor III
• Union:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program:PChAD
• Primary Location:Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details:As Per Location
• Multi-Site:Not Applicable
• FTE:1.00
• Posting End Date:03-JUL-2025
• Employee Class:Regular Full Time
• Date Available:13-JUL-2025
• Hours per Shift:7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:5
• Shifts per cycle:25
• Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:$37.62
• Maximum Salary:$48.56
• Vehicle Requirement:Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Addictions or a related field, or a combination of a bachelor's degree with coursework in addictions. A related degree with a diploma in addictions or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Active registration under the Health Professions Act (Alberta) is required. Authorization/permission under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions and activities may be necessary.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing counselling and/or therapy to adolescents. Certification in Suicide Prevention, First Aid/CPR, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Valid class 5 driver’s license, non-GDL.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in addiction and/or mental health settings, especially in secure treatment. A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.