Addictions Recovery Practitioner Jobs in Edmonton, AB

This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services.

Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral.
 

Job Description:

Jasper Place Wellness Centre is a leader in community-driven healthcare, known for driving systemic change through innovative projects and bold, people-centered solutions. We influence policy, pilot ground breaking initiatives, and collaborate directly with the communities we serve to build healthier, more equitable futures.
Our integrated approach combines housing, healthcare, and social enterprise to create lasting impact. Our Community Health Centre operates within a holistic model that addresses physical health, mental wellness, and social well-being as interconnected needs. We deliver comprehensive, team-based care through primary care providers, allied health professionals, and social supports all rooted in dignity, compassion, and person-centered care.
Our mission is clear: meet people where they're at, remove barriers, and build long-term relationships that support better health outcomes. We're building a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference in our diverse community's health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're seeking a Family Physician to join our growing practice. This position offers the best of both worlds: the autonomy and earning potential of independent practice with full administrative and facility support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
Manage acute and chronic medical conditions (eg., diabetes, hypertension, respiratory conditions, infections)
Deliver preventative care and screening in accordance with Alberta guidelines (eg., cancer screening, cardiovascular risk, sexual health)
Administer and support immunizations and vaccines 
Prescribe and manage medications safely, including monitoring for effectiveness and side effects
Provide care for patients with complex and co-occurring needs, including:
Mental health conditions
Substance use and addiction
Chronic pain
Housing instability and social complexity
Apply a trauma-informed, harm reduction approach to care
Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team (nurse practitioner, nursing, social work, outreach, etc.) to support holistic care planning
Participate in case conferencing and coordinated care planning, particularly for high-acuity or high-needs patients
Provide episodic and longitudinal care, including intake assessments and ongoing panel management
Complete timely and accurate medical documentation and charting (EMR-based)
Support appropriate referrals and system navigation (specialists, diagnostics, community supports)