Addictions Counsellor III

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Program Manager, 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, focusing on clients with opioid use disorder. 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 group counseling to promote personal development and recovery. Assessment/Referral: Conduct client screening and assessments using established Recovery Alberta 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.

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Recovery Alberta currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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:
• Addictions and Mental Health, Correctional Health Services
• Primary Location:
• Peace River Correctional Centr
• Location Details:
• As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
• Not Applicable
• FTE:
• 0.50
• Posting End Date:
• 23-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
• Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
• 03-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift:
• 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
• 10
• Shifts per cycle:
• 25
• Shift Pattern:
• Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
• As Per Rotation
• 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 forensic, correctional or community setting. Must have active registration within the Health Professions Act and with the respective provincial governing body.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.