Addictions Counsellor III

Your Opportunity: The Lethbridge Youth Treatment Program is looking to recruit an Addictions Counsellor III to join our multidisciplinary team working with children, youth, and families in a live‑in treatment environment. As an addiction counsellor, the successful candidate will work with youth and their families to develop an understanding of the problematic substance use and how this has impacted the youth and the family. Working in collaboration with the youth, their family and other team members at the treatment centre, the addiction counsellor will support the addition of recovery‑focused goals and intervention plans that have been co-authored by the youth themselves. Working in direct service on the front line in the treatment centre, the addictions counsellor will provide individual counseling and support, group counseling and support, as well as day‑to‑day skill building, role modeling and adult supervision to the youth residing in the program. In order to meet the needs of a live‑in treatment environment, this position does require evening and weekend work. If the idea of working in an environment that blends formal clinical counseling with the opportunity to participate in day‑to‑day life skills coaching and mentoring, this may be a great opportunity for you. 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. 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. Key Details: Transition Company: Recovery Alberta Classification: Addictions Counsellor III Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Youth Treatment Centre, Mental Health and Addiction Primary Location: Youth Residential Addiction Location Details: As Per Location Multi‑Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.65 Posting End Date: 16-DEC-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-DEC-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $37.62 Maximum Salary: $48.56 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided Required Qualifications: 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. First Aid Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Preferred Qualifications: Any outdoor, watersport or climbing certification One year experience providing care to Youth in a bed‑based care setting One year experience providing care to individuals with addictions Class IV license #J-18808-Ljbffr