Addictions Counsellor Diploma at HealthCareersInSask.ca

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

36.176

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Writing Skills, Computer Skills, Communication Skills, Knowledge in Transtheoretical Model of Change, Self-Directed, Creative, Collaborative, Sound Judgement, Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Screening, Assessment and Recovery Planning, Knowledge of Substance Abuse, Knowledge of Addictions, Knowledge of Community Programs, Knowledge of Mental Health Services Act

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

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 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 philopsohy 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 https://www.saskatoon.ca/ Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

Responsibilities

The Addiction Counsellor will support individuals with substance use and mental health issues by assessing their needs and developing treatment plans. They will also manage crisis situations and coordinate stabilization services for successful referrals to ongoing resources.