Addictions Counsellor Diploma
November 22 2024
Expected expiry date: November 29 2024
Industries
Healthcare, social assistance
La Ronge, SK • Full time
Job Description
Position #: 151998
Expected Start Date: January 06, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: La Ronge Health Centre
City/Town: La Ronge
Department: Addiction Services Community Clinics & Programs
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
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.
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
- Advanced - Problem solving skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related symptoms
- Knowledge of addictions interventions involving drugs, alcohol or tobacco
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
- Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
- Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model
- Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
- Knowledge in applying a cognitive-behavioral or other major modes of therapy
- Knowledge in group dynamics
- Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual.
- Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
- Knowledge in factors affecting family dynamics
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
- For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
- La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
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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We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
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We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.