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Addictions Counsellor III

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High Prairie, Alberta

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Overview

Recovery Alberta is hiring an Addictions Counsellor III at the High Prairie Health Complex on a full-time temporary contract running to May 2027. The counsellor provides addiction counselling within the mental health and addiction program, working day shifts with weekends off. The posting states a salary of $41.11 to $53.07 per hour, a driver's licence, and a provided vehicle.

Responsibilities:

Provide addiction counselling to clients
Work day shifts, weekends off
Work at High Prairie Health Complex
Use Connect Care in care delivery

Requirements summary:

Bachelor's degree in addictions, or related degree with addictions coursework
Valid driver's licence
Active Health Professions Act registration where eligible
Authorization for restricted psychosocial interventions where required
Connect Care experience preferred

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Connect Care

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Employer posting date: 2026-10-09
First seen by our source: 2026-10-18
Source record updated: 2026-11-05

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Job details

Seniority	Mid level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	38.75
Schedule	day
Work setting	Hospital or clinic
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical low · computer moderate
Driver’s licence	required
Education	Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of study	Addictions

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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.

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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.

People associated on LinkedIn: 1,108
Other recorded names: Recovery Alberta
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Field	Value
Industry	Mental Health Care
Company size	5,001-10,000 employees
Organization type	Government Agency
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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.

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As Required.

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