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Addictions Counsellor Diploma

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November 22 2024
Expected expiry date: November 29 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
La Ronge, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 27620
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 11/21/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Kikinahk Friendship Centre
  • Apply Before 11/29/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 098412

Expected Start Date: January 06, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kikinahk Friendship Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: New Alcohol and Drug Initiatives - Project Hope Youth Worker

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Restores, maintains and enhances the recovery of clients seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related impacts by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counselling sessions with clients. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement plans to help clients reach their goals

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • An equivalent of education and experience may be considered

Education

  • Addictions Counselling diploma

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

  • Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model
  • Knowledge in factors affecting family dynamics
  • Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related symptoms
  • Knowledge in group dynamics
  • Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
  • Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
  • Knowledge in applying a cognitive-behavioral or other major modes of therapy
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
  • Knowledge of addictions interventions involving drugs, alcohol or tobacco
  • Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
  • Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual.

Other Information

  • La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • 1 year community/inpatient experience in addictions/mental health is an asset
  • For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.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.