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Addictions Counsellor III
@ Recovery Alberta
High Level, Alberta
Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring a full-time Addictions Counsellor III at Northwest Health Centre to deliver assessment, treatment, case management and aftercare for clients with gambling, alcohol and other drug problems, including children and adults. The role includes group and some individual counselling, psycho-educational sessions, crisis intervention and a weekly Walk-In clinic. The posting states a 7.75-hour day shift schedule with Saturday and Sunday off, pay of $41.11 to $53.07 per hour, a northern allowance up to $6,300 a year, and a yearly travel reimbursement for staff above the 57th parallel.
Responsibilities:
- Assess clients and develop treatment plans
- Provide group and individual addiction counselling
- Deliver case management and aftercare planning
- Provide crisis intervention and psycho-educational sessions
- Run a weekly Walk-In clinic
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in addictions, or related degree with addictions coursework
- Active registration if required under Health Professions Act (Alberta)
- Ability to travel in inclement weather
- Ability to work alone
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Addictions, Related field with addictions coursework |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Recovery Alberta
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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.
Full company description
Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.
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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 465 |
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Your Opportunity:
High Level (NWHC) Addiction and Mental Health Services has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic individual to work as a full-time Addiction Counsellor III. If you are passionate about providing excellent addiction & mental health treatment services to a wide range and variety of clients including children and adults, then this is the ideal career opportunity for you. As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will provide clinical services to clients, including group counselling and some individual counselling to clients with gambling, alcohol, and other drug problems. You will also conduct assessments, provide case management, aftercare planning, and deliver psycho-educational sessions to treatment clients, using best practice guidelines. This role also monitors and evaluates client progress and achievement of recovery goals and adapts treatment plans as needed. As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will utilize your relationship building skills with clients, families, and colleagues. This position also responsible for providing services to clients to access support through a weekly Walk-In clinic. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Recovery Alberta currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable & is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Travel Expense Reimbursement: Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.
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: Mental Health and Addiction
- Primary Location: Northwest Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- 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:Ability to travel during inclement weather. Ability to work alone.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
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