Addictions Counsellor-Stabilization Unit

FTE:                                       1.0 Permanent Full-Time 

PROGRAM:                          Lethbridge Wellness Shelter and Stabilization Unit (LWSSU)

REPORTING TO:                LWSSU Director

SUMMARY:

The Stabilization Unit provides short term care for clients who are on the path to recovery from substance abuse, with staff working with each client to provide individualized care in regards to mental health and addiction supports, and health care. Under the direction of the Stabilization Coordinator and Clinician, the Addictions Counsellor works with clients in the Stabilization Unit that have addictions challenges.  The Addictions Counsellor works with the clients to advocate and co-ordinate required services for detox, treatment and recovery.  The Addictions Counsellor works with a team of Health Care Aides and Wellness Monitors to ensure clients are safe and able to progress on their journey.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Must have credential in post-secondary education in Addictions and Mental Health, or other related Health Sciences. 
• Must have First Aid training.
• Must have Naloxone/Narcan training.
• Must have NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Certification.
• Must complete MAP training as an unregulated provider. 
• Must be mature, pleasant, and exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment.
• Must be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must be able to work evenings, as well as some weekends and holidays.
• Must have experience providing direct human services to clients who are economically disadvantaged, experiencing mental health challenges, and/or drug/alcohol dependence in a diverse environment.
• Must be familiar with community resources; such as addiction, mental health, income assistance, and harm reduction.
• Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries.
• Must understand issues surrounding homelessness, unemployment, mental health, drug and alcohol dependence and harm reduction.
• Must have demonstrated ability to supervise, monitor, and support clients.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team setting.
• Must have strong ability to manage stress and organize workload.
• Must have strong physical and mental ability to perform work task and operate job related equipment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate record.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 4, 2025

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector, Three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates: 

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.

C/O:  Human Resources

P.O. Box 229

STANDOFF, AB   T0L 1Y0

Phone: 737-3888 EXT 8408

FAX:  403-737-3985

E-mail: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED