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Addictions Counsellor Degree

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April 15 2025
Expected expiry date: April 23 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
North Battleford, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 52208
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 04/15/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Locations Don Ross Centre
  • Apply Before 04/23/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 125072

Expected Start Date: May 13, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Don Ross Centre

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Secure Youth Detox

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: This position performs intake interviews and crisis intervention procedures, as well as a broad range of addictions counselling, treatment and education. Clients include youth who are addicted or abusing substances and may be aggressive, depressed, anxious and/or withdrawn, who may live in dysfunctional families and communities and who may be suicidal, traumatized, criminally offending and suffering from significant developmental disabilities. Public education and other primary prevention activities are required as well as a range of integrated case-management services and consults with other organizations and agencies. Under the direction of the Manager, the position independently makes decisions around assessment procedures, intervention strategies, exercising clinical judgment and sound ethical decision making.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions
  • Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions

Other Information

  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
  • Travel required

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.