Addictions Counsellor III
- Classification: Addictions Counsellor III
- Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program: Edmonton Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Program
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-APR-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 27-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.11
- Maximum Salary: $53.07
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:A minimum of two year’s experience providing counselling or therapy to adolescents. Experience working with youth in an inpatient or residential treatment setting. Certification is required in Suicide Prevention, First Aid/CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Valid class 5 driver’s license, non GDL.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference given to candidates with experience in addiction and/or mental health settings and to those with experience in secure treatment. Preference given to candidates with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
