Addictions Counselor III

The Youth Addiction and Forensic Mental Health portfolio is looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, experienced candidate to join Edmonton’s Youth Addictions Inpatient team. As a Casual Addiction Counsellor you would be supporting the three inpatient programs within the Youth Addictions portfolio. All three programs are intensive, inpatient treatment program for youth aged 12-18 years recovering from the harmful effects of substance misuse and abuse. The Edmonton Youth Recovery Center is an 8 bed program is 3 months in duration and youth are involved in individual, group, recreational and family counseling as part of their recovery plan. The PChAD Program is a court-ordered detoxification and assessment program for youth aged 12-17 years, harmfully involved in substance use. And lastly, the Youth Stabilization Program is a four bed, 10 day voluntary inpatient social detoxification program available to youth aged 12-18 years old who are harmfully involved in substance use.. As an Addiction Counselor within the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessment, individual & group counselling, program development, group facilitation, treatment planning and referrals. In addition to core clinical duties, all members of the team are responsible for ensuring the safe and secure care of the youth attending program. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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.

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.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing counseling or therapy to adolescent clients. Experience working within a residential treatment setting. Certification is required in Suicide Prevention, First Aid/CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Valid class 5 driver’s license, non GDL.

Preference given to candidates with experience in addiction and/or mental health settings. Preference given to candidates with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field.