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Addictions Counsellor Diploma

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March 28 2025
Expected expiry date: April 4 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 49064
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 03/28/2025, 07:40 AM
  • Locations Community Services 20th Street
  • Apply Before 04/04/2025, 07:40 AM

Job Description

Position #: 180846

Expected Start Date: April 21, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Community Services 20th Street

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: New Alcohol and Drug Initiatives - Opioid Assisted Recovery

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Job Summary: As the successful applicant, you will be responsible to provide first contact and intake services to adults affected by substance abuse. This will include screening and assessment activities, delivering informative dynamic group workshops, developing community awareness and involvement, case and file management. You will be working collaboratively with other professional and community groups to provide comprehensive services to a specific client population.

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Chemical Dependency diploma

Competencies

  • Advanced - Presentation skills
  • Basic - Case management skills
  • Basic - Counseling skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge in methadone/methadone assisted recovery
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming

Other Information

  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • This position is located at Westside Community Clinic
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.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.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
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We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
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.