Addictions Counsellor Diploma

1 week ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Saskatchewan Health Authority Full time $29,584 - $36,000 per year
Description

Position #: 159188

Expected Start Date: December 15, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Addictions Outreach Office

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Adlt Outreach&Target Prev Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 14, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Hours of Work: shifts of 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Addiction Counsellor, accountable to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions Services, will primarily be responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and mental health issues. They will be required to assess an individual's needs and develop a treatment plan. This may include short term counselling and/or referrals to longer term resources and they may need to case manage the coordination of stabilization services to enhance a successful referral to ongoing services. The Addiction Counsellor must be able to recognize the elements of a client in crisis and implement immediate action appropriate to the crisis. This may include assessing for risk of suicide and developing a safety plan. They need to maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources including the ability to collaborate with and make referrals.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Chemical Dependency diploma

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to employer

Competencies

  • Writing skills
  • Computer skills
  • Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
  • Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
  • Knowledge of motivational interviewing
  • Knowledge in principles for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Services for Saskatchewan
  • Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
  • Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues
  • Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
  • Knowledge of community programs/services
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
  • Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

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