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Addictions Counsellor III
@ Recovery Alberta
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring an Addictions Counsellor III in Grande Prairie to screen, assess and counsel high-risk women with addiction and mental health issues. The role is a 1.00 FTE temporary full-time position with a 7.75-hour day shift, Saturday and Sunday off, and a salary of $41.11 to $53.07 per hour plus a remote retention allowance of up to $3,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Screen, assess and counsel high-risk women with addiction and mental health issues
- Develop and implement treatment plans and monitor client progress
- Provide crisis intervention, education and referral services
- Liaise with community agencies and service providers
- Consult on substance abuse, gambling and mental health
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in addictions or related degree with addictions coursework
- Diploma in addictions may be considered with a related degree
- Active registration under the Health Professions Act (Alberta), where eligible
- Two years of counselling experience preferred
- Knowledge of addiction and mental health treatment preferred
- Driver's licence and vehicle required
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Health Professions Act registration (Alberta) |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Addictions, Related field |
| 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 | 479 |
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Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Addiction Services Supervisor for Addiction and Mental Health in Grande Prairie, this position offers the opportunity to provide screening, assessment and counselling services to high risk women with addiction/mental health issues. Working as a liaison with community agencies, groups and service providers to maintain an effective and appropriate referral process, you will provide support and collaboration as clients enter into a variety of treatment planning. You will also provide consultation to individuals, agencies and groups with respect to substance abuse, gambling and mental health. 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: Addiction and Mental Health
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie Nordic Court
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date: 16-JUL-2027
- 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 Required
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:Two (2) years of counselling experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge in addiction and mental health treatment.
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