Addictions Counselor Iii - Edmonton, Canada - Covenant Health Alberta
Description
:The Addictions Counselor III provides specialized addiction and mental health screening assessment and treatment addressing alcohol, drugs and gambling concerns, individual counseling, crisis management and referral and follow-up for clients with concurrent disorders.
Other responsibilities may include facilitation of psycho-education groups, consultation with allied professionals, effective team work and communication, and presentation delivery.
This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.- Classification:
- Union:
COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program:
- Primary Location:
- Location Details:
- Multi-Site:
- FTE: 1.
- Posting End Date: 01MAY2023
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Date Available: 22MAY2023
- Temporary End Date: 24MAY2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern:
- Days Off:
- Minimum Salary:
- Maximum Salary:
- Vehicle Requirement:
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Social work, Social Sciences/Addiction or related area. Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or an associated Regulatory College is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. '
Additional Required Qualifications:
2-5 years experience working within Addictions and mental health, preferably in the community. Bachelor's or Master's degree relate to Social Sciences/Addiction or related area. Active registration with a professional regulatory body. Strong professional judgement, initiative and effective time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to read/write/speak Punjabi/Hindi. Experience working in a culturally sensitive environment. Comprehensive understanding of harm reduction principles and OAT. Strong critical thinking skills.
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