Addictions Counselor III

If you are passionate about working in an exciting groundbreaking program, then you might be just the candidate we are looking for! Additionally, this position is eligible for a remote hybrid agreement after a period of orientation. The Virtual Rapid Access Addiction Medicine program provides non-judgmental care to individuals seeking counselling, medical care, or other therapeutic interventions for substance use and addiction issues. As an AC III, you will be working with an interdisciplinary team to provide treatment and help coordinate care for clients. The successful candidate will have the ability to work within a team environment as well as being able to function with minimal supervision. This position provides 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 maintaining positive liaisons with community and provincial stakeholders. Within this role, the incumbent will develop and implement treatment plans and provide a range of interventions which offer the least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families. Provides consultation with community Physicians, Pharmacists, and other mental health and addiction supports. The incumbent will also remain current and up-to-date on addiction treatment theory and principles. Your understanding, passion and experience in addiction medicine are essential, as well as excellent computer, texting and telephone etiquette, because you will be monitoring and evaluating client progress via telehealth and telephone. Ponoka is located in Central Alberta 60 minutes South of Edmonton and 30 minutes North of Red Deer. You will love living in this beautiful town, which has all the amenities you could need with a friendly feel.

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.

Excellent knowledge of addictions and mental illness. Must be competent in identifying clients at risk and completing a suicide risk assessment. Advanced computer literacy. Above average keyboarding skills and proficiency with computer programs - Outlook MS Office, Zoom, Connect Care, etc. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying to this posting, if you are a successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. Following the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.

Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care. Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing. 1 - 2 years’ experience with individuals with Mental Health and addiction issues. 1 - 2 years’ experience in counselling.