Addictions Counsellor III

Recovery Alberta; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking an Addiction Counsellor III at the Innisfail Health Centre to provide assessment, treatment, and referral services for clients and families. The role emphasizes recovery-oriented, culturally appropriate care and crisis intervention within a community setting.

The position is casual/relief with variable shifts, and requires active Health Professions Act registration. Minimum salary details are posted for local compensation ranges, with posted shifts and scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Addictions or related field; may consider related degree with coursework in addictions.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in addictions services in a community setting.
• Active registration under Health Professions Act with the respective provincial governing body.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, client-focused, recovery-based assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for clients and families.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and provide a range of interventions to address recovery goals.
• Counsel individuals and groups and link with other professionals for access to services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Addictions or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Addiction Counsellor III position is responsible in providing the provision of specialized treatment and prevention/education services addressing alcohol, other drug and gambling concerns for youth and adults. Providing short-term solution-focused supportive counselling on a walk-in basis. Specific duties include Counseling: Work with clients and significant collaterals to provide information, facilitate successful resolution of crises, and promote appropriate interventions. Provide ongoing individual and family counseling to promote personal development and recovery. Plan, conduct and evaluate assigned counseling groups as part of treatment. Assessment/Referral: Conduct client screening and assessments using established AHS protocols. Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients to address identified problems and goals. Make referrals to other programs and services where appropriate. Linking and liaising with other professionals and Health care providers for services or access to services.

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: Clinic
• Primary Location: Innisfail Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $41.11
• Maximum Salary: $53.07
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Addictions Counsellor III
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Clinic
• Primary Location: Innisfail Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $41.11
• Maximum Salary: $53.07
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in addictions services in a community setting. Must have active registration within the Health Professions Act and with the respective provincial governing body.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing, or Master of Nursing. 5 years’ experience in addiction services in a community setting is preferred.

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