Addictions Counsellor III

• Classification: Addictions Counsellor III
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Henwood Treatment Centre
• Primary Location: Henwood Treatment Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-APR-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11-MAY-2026
• Temporary End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.11
• Maximum Salary: $53.07
• 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.

A minimum of three years of prior clinical work with individuals with mental health and addiction concerns. Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups and facilitating group counselling required. Computer proficiency is essential as the position requires use of an electronic medical record. Physical requirements of the position include the ability to sit/stand and walk through a large centre as well as use stairs; there is no elevator access. It is also a requirement that the incumbent be physically able to respond to behavioral/clinical emergency situations that may occur anywhere in the building.

Experience working in a live-in treatment setting is an asset. Additional formal training in CBT, DBT, group psychotherapy, family therapy and/or other endorsed forms of current evidence based therapy is desirable.