At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide client-focused addiction counselling and develop treatment plans for recovery.
- Company: Recovery Alberta, a leader in mental health and addiction services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote retention allowance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Addictions or related field; registration under Health Professions Act required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
Completion of a 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 must maintain active registration. Individuals may require authorization/permission under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions and/or restricted activities.
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.
You will depend on your excellent relationship building skills with clients, families, government staff and colleagues.
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: As Required.
Preferred Qualifications: Connect Care.
Addictions Counsellor III in High Prairie employer: Recovery Alberta
Alberta Hospital is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its administrative staff, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in Edmonton, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where their skills in scheduling, recruitment, and project management are not only recognized but also enhanced through ongoing training opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling career with a focus on workplace safety and community engagement.
