Addictions Counsellor Diploma

January 14 2025
Expected expiry date: January 21 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Chemistry,
Regina, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 35966
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 01/13/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Addictions Treatment Centre - Regina
  • Apply Before 01/21/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 9000493 (V48474)

Expected Start Date: February 03, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Addictions Treatment Centre - Detox

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2025

FTE: 0.48

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 54 hours per 3 weeks; 6 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Summary

As a member of the Adult services team and under the general direction of the Manager, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues through the implementation of addiction recovery programs. Addiction best practices will be utilized to improve client outcomes.

Education

  • Diploma or Degree in Chemical Dependency studies or BSW and/or another Baccalaureate discipline (generally social sciences or human services) acceptable to the employer.

Competencies

  • Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual. Ability to accurately triage addiction(s) and collectively develop a recovery and case plan.
  • Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures. Knowledge of group dynamics.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model and the Transtheoretical Model of Change.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT. 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.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • 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 provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
  • For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.