Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: 9007471

Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sturdy Stone Building

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Community Addiction Services

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.8

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Hours of Work: 15 shifts of 6 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Addictions Counsellor - Degree will provide clinical addiction services to a primarily adult population. While primarily an adult oriented service, the incumbent may provide direct services to youth as well. The primary goal of this position will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help with substance misuse problems by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery therapies. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct services, consultation, community resource development and education. The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include providing informational programming, as well as individual and group counselling with relevant family and community members. This position will be expected to assess individual, and group needs of clients and implement treatment plans to assist clients in reaching their recovery goals.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of one year experience in addictions/mental health would be desirable

Education

• Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Registered/eligible registration with appropriate licensing body if applicable

Competencies

• Advanced - Verbal communication skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Written Communication Skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of the best practices associated with treating addictions
• Ability to develop educational resources and presentations
• Demonstrated understanding of community development principles
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure
• Knowledge of best practices in harm reduction strategies
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Knowledge in psychopharmacology, indications and side-effects
• Ability to facilitate educational and skill development groups
• Ability to conduct individual and group counselling/educational programs
• Demonstrates knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on family units
• Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate models, best practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based research and clinical practice
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate referrals

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Ability to travel when required