Addictions Counsellor Diploma at HealthCareersInSask.ca

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

36.176

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Writing Skills, Knowledge In Human Behaviour, Group Dynamics, Mental Health Needs, Trauma Informed Care, Gender Responsive Care, Harm Reduction Model, Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork, Independent Work, Diverse Cultures, Addictions Screening, Assessment Tools, Substance Abuse Knowledge

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Position #: 158171 Expected Start Date: October 06, 2025 Union: HSAS Facility: Family Treatment Centre City/Town: Prince Albert Department: Addictions Family Trtmt Ctr Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: August 05, 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 human behaviour, group dynamics and mental health needs of adults 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 diverse cultures, values and traditions Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect Other Information For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca

Responsibilities

The primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking residential inpatient services for addiction. Responsibilities include providing informational programming and individual and group counseling sessions to clients and their children in an inpatient setting.