Addictions Counsellor III

Recovery Alberta; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking an Addiction Counsellor III at the High Prairie Health Complex to provide quality, client-focused assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for clients and their families.

You will develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress and adapt care to achieve recovery goals, working with clients, families and government staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Addictions or a combination of a bachelor's degree in a related field with course work in addictions.
• Active registration under the Health Professions Act.
• Authorization to perform restricted psychosocial interventions may be required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, client-focused assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for clients and their families.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and provide a range of interventions offering least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and achievement of recovery goals and adapt treatment as needed.
• Engage and maintain strong relationship with clients, families, government staff and colleagues.
• Contribute to community stabilization services as part of Mental Health and Addiction unit.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Addictions

Job description

Completion of a 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 must maintain active registration. Individuals may require authorization/permission under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions and/or restricted activities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Recovery Alberta currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 Counsellor III
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addiction
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $41.11
• Maximum Salary: $53.07
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Addictions Counsellor III
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addiction
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $41.11
• Maximum Salary: $53.07
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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