Addictions Counsellor III
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Classification:
- Addictions Counsellor III
- Union:
- HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program:
- Residential Treatment
- Primary Location:
- Northern Addictions Centre
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 1.00
- Posting End Date:
- 12-NOV-2026
- Employee Class:
- Regular Full Time
- Date Available:
- 23-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 10
- Shifts per cycle:
- 50
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, 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:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience facilitating groups. Experience using Connect Care. Valid NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certificate.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Addictions Counsellor III at Recovery Alberta will support clients in residential addiction treatment through counselling and psychosocial interventions. The role works on day and weekend shifts on a rotating schedule.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree with addictions coursework, and may be considered with a related degree plus an addictions diploma or equivalent experience. Registration under Alberta's Health Professions Act may be required, and some restricted interventions need authorization.
Skills
- Addictions counselling
- Psychosocial interventions
- Group facilitation
- Connect Care
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Documentation
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- addictions counselling
- substance abuse counselor
- residential treatment
- psychosocial interventions
- group facilitation
- Connect Care
- NVCI
- non-violent crisis intervention
- crisis intervention
- mental health
- Alberta
- HSAA
- rotating shifts
- Health Professions Act
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Health Professions Act registration
- NVCI
Tools
- Connect Care
Fields of study
- Addictions
- Related fields