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Addictions Counsellor III
@ Recovery Alberta
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring a part-time Addictions Counsellor III at Fort Saskatchewan Correctional to deliver assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and referral services for youth and adults with alcohol, drug and gambling concerns, with a focus on opioid use disorder. The role runs on a 10-week rotation of days, evenings and weekends at 0.50 FTE, paying $41.11 to $53.07 per hour. Candidates need a related degree plus at least two years in forensic, correctional or community addictions work.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counselling for youth and adults with addictions
- Conduct client screening and assessments using Recovery Alberta protocols
- Develop treatment plans with clients and monitor their progress
- Make referrals and liaise with health care providers and other professionals
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in addictions, or related degree with addictions coursework
- Minimum 2 years' addictions experience in forensic, correctional or community settings
- Active registration under the Health Professions Act (Alberta)
- Authorization for restricted psychosocial interventions where required
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 15.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Health Professions Act registration (Alberta) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Addictions, Related field |
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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 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.
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: Fort Saskatchewan Correctional
- 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
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.
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