Addictions Counsellor Degree

7 days ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada HealthCareersInSask Full time $35 - $42

Position #:

Expected Start Date: November 03, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sturdy Stone Building

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Community Addiction Services

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.8

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Hours of Work: 15 shifts of 6 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: No

Job Description: As the primary Counsellor for Addictions at Community Addiction Services, under the direct supervision of the Out-of-Scope Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Addiction Counsellor Degree is responsible for client service delivery as well as the development, implementation and delivery of all services within Community Addiction Services Adult Community Counseling. Other process addiction may include but are not limited to internet gaming, shopping addiction, sex and pornography addictions. The Addiction Counselor Degree will also provide individual and group counselling. 

"Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 1 year experience working with problem gambling clients and concurrent disorders

Education

  • Bachelor of Chemical Dependency

Other Education and Training

  • Willingness to complete problem gambling training to perform duties of role
  • Training/knowledge in problem gambling and other process addictions preferred
  • Completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to employer

Competencies

  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Written Communication Skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  • Advanced - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
  • Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
  • Knowledge in applying a cognitive-behavioral or other major modes of therapy
  • Knowledge in various counselling modalities
  • Knowledge of the Trans-theoretical Model of Change.
  • Knowledge of trauma informed practice
  • Knowledge of motivational interviewing
  • Systems Theory/Family Systems Theory
  • Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
  • Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
  • Knowledge in principles for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Services for Saskatchewan

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit
  • Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period

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