Counsellor – CACC BA

Siksika Nation; Siksiká #146, Alberta; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Siksika Nation is seeking a Counsellor – CACCBA to provide addiction counselling, psychoeducation, and case management within SIHLRC programs. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally respectful care and recovery-oriented approaches, involving relatives in planning and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The position covers weekday, weekend, and evening blocks, with a focus on continuity of therapeutic support aligned with Siksika language and values.

Qualifications

• Current CACC or equivalent addiction counselling credential with related bachelor-level education.
• Minimum three years of experience in addiction counselling or recovery services.
• Experience with case documentation, psychoeducation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct addiction-focused counselling, assessment, and case management for relatives.
• Deliver psychoeducation on substance use, relapse prevention, recovery planning, and coping strategies.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation, progress notes, and case coordination records.
• Participate in treatment planning, case conferencing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support relatives’ engagement in recovery planning using strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Coordinate with cultural, medical, and recovery staff to support integrated care.

Skills

Addiction counselling

Relapse prevention

Recovery planning

Active listening

Motivational interviewing

Clinical documentation

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural sensitivity

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor-level education or equivalent training

CACC or equivalent addiction counselling credential

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Position: Counsellor – CACC/BA

Salary: Based on Education and Experience

Date Posted: November 2, 2026

Closing Date: November 16, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY: The Counsellor - CACCBA provides addiction counselling, psychoeducation, case management, and recovery support to relatives participating in SIHLRC programs. This role contributes evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful counselling services within a multidisciplinary care model. The position supports therapeutic continuity across weekday, weekend, and evening coverage blocks. Applicants must demonstrate clear alignment with SIHLRC’s vision, mission, values, and recovery-oriented approach, including Siksikaitsitapi teachings, Blackfoot cultural values, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to:1. Conduct addiction-focused counselling, assessment, and case management for relatives.2. Deliver psychoeducation on substance use, relapse prevention, recovery planning, and coping strategies.3. Maintain timely clinical documentation, progress notes, and case coordination records.4. Participate in treatment planning, case conferencing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.5. Support relatives’ engagement in recovery planning using strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.6. Coordinate with cultural, medical, and recovery staff to support integrated care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of addiction counselling, relapse prevention, and recovery planning. Skill in active listening, motivational interviewing, and clinical documentation. Ability to work within trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented practice. Strong collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams. Ability to support varied coverage blocks, including evening and staggered weekend schedules.

Education and Experience Current CACC or equivalent addiction counselling credential, plus a relevant bachelor-level education or equivalent recognized training and experience. Minimum three years of experience in addiction counselling, substance use treatment, or recovery services. Experience with case documentation, psychoeducation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Professional Designation/Certification/Licenses: First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe. Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment. Other: Requires general knowledge of the Siksika Nation culture and some ability to communicate in the Siksika language.

Position will be filled based on requirements and candidate qualifications. Priority: Siksika then others

• POSITION SUMMARY:
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Education and Experience