Addictions Counsellor III
- Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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Job details
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience
- Preference will be given to those candidates who have previous experience (2 years or more) working with families in an inpatient or outpatient capacity.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Classification:
- Addictions Counsellor III
- Union:
- HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program:
- LYTC, Mental Health & Addictions
- Primary Location:
- Youth Addiction Treatment Cntr
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 1.00
- Posting End Date:
- 03-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 16-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 31-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 5
- Shifts per cycle:
- 25
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $41.11
- Maximum Salary:
- $53.07
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:Class IV license - required within 3 months of hiring date. First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention. First Aid. Non Violent Crisis Intervention.
Preferred Qualifications:Any outdoor, watersport or climbing certification. One year experience providing care to Youth in a bed-based care setting. One year experience providing care to individuals with addictions. Preference will be given to those candidates who have previous experience (2 years or more) working with families in an inpatient or outpatient capacity.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Addictions Counsellor III at Recovery Alberta will provide counselling and support to youth in addiction treatment, working on rotating shifts across days, evenings and weekends. The role also involves providing care in a residential treatment setting and working with families.
Requirements
Recovery Alberta requires a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree with addictions coursework, plus a Class IV licence, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention training. Candidates need to be a driver with a valid licence, and registered if eligible under Alberta's Health Professions Act.
Skills
- Addictions counselling
- Youth care
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide intervention
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- First Aid
- Family counselling
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Psychosocial interventions
- Group facilitation
- Documentation
- Driving (Class IV licence)
- Outdoor and watersport certification (preferred)
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- addictions counsellor
- addiction counselling
- substance abuse counselor
- youth addiction treatment
- residential treatment
- mental health
- behavioural health
- youth care
- family counselling
- crisis intervention
- suicide intervention
- non-violent crisis intervention
- First Aid
- Class IV licence
- Alberta
- HSAA
- temporary full-time
- rotating shifts
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Class IV
- First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Intervention
Fields of study
- Addictions