Addictions Counsellor III
Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists for an Addictions Counsellor III, responsible for providing addiction and mental health consultation, assessment, screening, referral, system navigation and counselling services to clients at the Edmonton Navigation and Support Centre. The Edmonton Navigation is a multi-agency initiative that offers unhoused and vulnerable individuals in the community access to services such as income support, shelter and housing options, Indigenous supports, assistance obtaining valid Alberta identification and offers access to health, mental health and addiction supports. The ACIII will provide support to individuals experiencing problems related to addiction and mental health concerns; provide individual counselling to improve health and to promote personal development and recovery resulting in changes to substance use, tobacco, gambling and process disorders; consult with health care professionals, communities, and other professionals on issues related to prevention and treatment; and act as a professional resource providing mentorship and support to internal, allied, contracted, and community stakeholders.
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: Navigation Centre
- Primary Location: Bissell Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-MAR-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 06-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.91
- Maximum Salary: $51.52
- 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 of 3-5 years of recent and relevant Addiction and Mental Health experience. Clinical skills necessary to provide assessment, treatment and service planning, evaluation and crisis intervention required. Must be competent in identifying clients at risk and completing a suicide risk assessment. Experience using motivational interviewing and solution-focused interventions. Proficient knowledge and training in models of addiction and the psychological and physiological impact of substance use/abuse and process addictions. Knowledge of Suboxone/buprenorphine and Methadone. Proficient knowledge of the continuum of mental health, detox and addiction treatment services. Experience working with partners external to Recovery Alberta/AHS and with non-profit community agencies. Self-motivated with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated responsible decision-making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound legal and ethical judgment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in demanding and dynamic conditions. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills. Experience using a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, client-centered approach. Knowledge, awareness and sensitivity to working with diverse populations. Proficiency with computers, including MS Office Suite and Connect Care.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with unhoused and vulnerable individuals.
