Addictions Counsellor III

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

Job summary

The Addictions Counsellor III role at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury provides client‑centered, recovery‑based assessment, treatment and referrals for individuals with co‑occurring disorders. You will work with families and colleagues to deliver culturally appropriate care.

Based in the Concurrent Disorder Unit Bryce House, this 1.0 FTE day position includes developing treatment plans, crisis intervention, education and case management, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Addictions or a related field with course work in addictions; related degree with diploma in addictions may be considered.
• One-year related experience; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a psychiatric environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and provide a range of interventions offering least intrusive and most appropriate services.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and achievement of recovery goals; adapt treatment as needed.
• Collaborate with government staff and colleagues to build strong relationships and effective care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Addictions

Job description

The Concurrent Disorders Enhanced Service within the Adult Inpatient Program at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury provides specialized treatment services for individuals experiencing both a severe mental illness and a severe addiction. We also offer expansion services to individuals and groups throughout CMHBI. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Addictions Counselor III – CDES will have the opportunity to participate in program development in addition to providing exceptional client centered care and treatment to patients.

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: Concurrent Disorder Unit Bryce House
• Primary Location: Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 27-SEP-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• 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: Concurrent Disorder Unit Bryce House
• Primary Location: Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• 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:

One-year related experience, Excellent communication, organizational skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a psychiatric environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

2-5 years related work and / or experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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