Reporting to the Manager or designate, 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 on a walk-in basis. Provide ongoing individual and family counseling to promote personal development and recovery.

Linking and liaising with other professionals and Health care providers for services or access to services. 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. 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 Unit and Program: Clinic Innisfail Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Casual/Relief Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern:



Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Classification: Addictions Counsellor III Unit and Program: Clinic Innisfail Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Casual/Relief Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Addictions or a combination of a bachelor's degree in a related field with course work in addictions. Individuals eligible for registration under the Health Professions Act (Alberta) must maintain active registration.Additional Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience in addictions services in a community setting. Must have active registration within the Health Professions Act and with the respective provincial governing body.

Preferred Qualifications: Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing, or Master of Nursing. 5 years’ experience in addiction services in a community setting is preferred.

📌 Evening and Weekend Addictions Counsellor (Innisfail)
🏢 Recovery Alberta
📍 Innisfail