Addictions Counsellor Degree Senior

Position #: V46454

Expected Start Date: January 27, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Addictions Treatment Centre - Detox

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 10 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree Senior $37.272 to $45.575

Travel Required: No

Job Description: As a member of the team and under the general direction of the Manager, this position is accountable for the day to day operations of the department including program development, implementation, delivery and evaluation, supervision of team members, clinical case management, professional training, community education and development. The position requires the use of high order knowledge, clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to coach, mentor, orientate and provide education to the team members. Drawing on standards of practice for case management, professional codes of ethics and standards of practice in health care, program policy and procedures and, relevant legislation, the incumbent will ensure that the team provides high quality client service and standards of practice are maintained.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Recognized degree in Chemical Dependency, Social Work or equivalent program acceptable to the Employer.

Experience

• Two years' recent recognized (post-graduate) experience working in an Addiction Services Health setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates strong supervisory and interpersonal skills. A strong knowledge of the disease of chemical dependency/co-dependency and its effect on the family unit. Individual, group and crisis intervention/stabilization counselling skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation skills. Strong knowledge of Policies and Procedures established by Addiction Services, Mental Health Services Act, Holistic Addiction Treatment Model, the Transtheoretical Model of Change and the Developmental Model of Recovery (SMRS). Knowledge of best practices in addiction field and harm reduction strategies. Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field. Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Knowledge of and ability to monitor and assess withdrawal symptoms related to substance use. Efficient computer skills.

Other Information

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

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