Addictions counsellors help people from diverse backgrounds recover from various addictions including drugs, alcohol, and gambling through information sessions, therapy groups, and various intervention strategies and treatment approaches to counsel patients through all stages of recovery.
Throughout this process, they continually review, assess, and document clients’ progress and follow-up post-treatment.
$37.62 - $52.32 per hour
Other benefits
Addictions degree or a related degree with course work in addictions
To learn more about a career as an addictions counsellor in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).
