ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR - DIPLOMA

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00732134-10
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Addictions Counselor
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• YOUTH SERVICES
• Department:
• COMMUNITY ADDICTIONS SERVICES YOUTH/ADOLESCENTS
• Employment Type:
• Permanent
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• April 23, 2024
• Closing Date:
• May 4, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days
  224.00 hours per 6 week rotation
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $29.584 to $36.176 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counselling sessions with clients. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement plans to help clients reach their goals.

Required Qualifications

• Addictions Counselling Diploma or equivalent program acceptable to the employer
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

• Field Hours
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS: - Addictions Counselling Diploma or equivalent program acceptable to the employer. LICENSING/REGISTRATION - Professional registration with applicable professional association (if applicable) - Valid Class 5 Driver�s license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Knowledge of the treatment of addictions related conditions including concurrent disorders, use of illicit drugs, alcohol and problem gambling. - Ability to function well in a multi-disciplinary setting with clients with complex needs. - Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the family unit. - Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related issues and make appropriate referrals. Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures. - Current and up to date knowledge of best practices in the addiction field and harm reduction strategies including methadone treatment modality. - Knowledge of group dynamics. - Demonstrated knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model, the Transtheoretical Model of Change and the Clinical Model of Recovery, knowledge of motivational interviewing modality and other best practice counselling modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy. - Demonstrate knowledge of treating clients with multiple and severe addictions and/or concurrent disorders, Excellent problem solving skills are necessary The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
Expected Start Date: May 20, 2024
FTE®: 1.00