Addictions Counsellor Diploma na Saskatchewan Health Authority
Saskatchewan Health Authority · Prince Albert, Canadá · Onsite
- Escritório em Prince Albert
Position #: 158171
Expected Start Date: November 03, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Family Treatment Centre
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: Addictions Family Trtmt Ctr
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: July 24, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 448 hours per 12 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: No
Job Description: As a member of an interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the Family Treatment Centre Manager and clinical supervisor the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking residential inpatient services for addiction by implementing services consistent with the current Provincial Clinical Model for Alcohol and Drug Services and the philosophy, objectives and standards set by the Family Treatment Centre. Responsibilities will include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counseling sessions to clients and their children in an inpatient setting. This position will be expected to assess individual/ family and group needs and implement plans to help clients reach their goals. As per Section 48 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights code the Employer has determined that only female candidates will be accepted for this position.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Chemical Dependency diploma
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Basic - Writing skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
- Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
- Knowledge in trauma informed care/gender-responsive care/harm reduction model
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in human behaviour, group dynamics and mental health needs of adults
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
About Company
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We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
