Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: 150800

Expected Start Date: July 06, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Tisdale Hospital

City/Town: Tisdale

Department: Community Addiction Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the Manager or Addiction Counsellor Degree Senior, is responsible for the day-to-day client services delivery (development, implementation, deliver and assists with evaluation) of Addiction Services. Performs clinical management, community education, and community development.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer

Competencies

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions
• Knowledge of Sask Model of Recovery Services and motivational assessment process
• Strong knowledge of policies and procedures established by Addiction Services
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual. 
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs
• Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate referrals
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

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