Addictions Counsellor - Diploma

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00752589
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Addictions Counselor
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• 1611 20th Street West
• Department:
• Mental Health & Addiction Services
• Employment Type:
• Permanent
• Employment Term:
• Casual
• Posting Date:
• March 5, 2024
• Closing Date:
• March 5, 2025 17:00
• Rate of Pay:
• $29.584 to $36.176 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

As the successful applicant, you will be responsible to provide first contact and intake services to adults affected by substance abuse. This will include screening and assessment activities, delivering informative dynamic group workshops, developing community awareness and involvement, case and file management. You will be working collaboratively with other professional and community groups to provide comprehensive services to a specific client population.

Required Qualifications

• Chemical Dependency diploma

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Advanced presentation skills
• Case management skills
• Counseling skills
• Knowledge of the health region and community resources

• 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.

Knowledge of methadone assisted recovery services and Saskatchewan Health Methadone Guidelines is preferred. 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. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Methadone Assisted Recovery Service
Expected Start Date: March 18, 2024
FTE®: 0.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.