Addiction Counsellor

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Estevan

Position #: 185916

Expected Start Date:

Union: OOS

Facility: St Josephs Hospital

City/Town: Estevan

Department: Community Addiction Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 12, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 37.5 hours per 1 week

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The incumbent will provide clinical addiction services to a primarily adult population however as necessary and appropriate, they may provide services to youth as well. The primary goal of this position is to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help with substance use problems by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery therapies. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct services, consultation, community resource development and education. Responsibilities include providing informational programming, individual and group counselling with relevant family and community members, assessing individual and group needs of clients and implementing treatment plans to assist clients in reaching their recovery goals. The incumbent assists with the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of Addiction Services. Other related services include community education & development and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)

Competencies

Basic - Counseling skills
Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
Basic - Time management skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Intermediate - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
Ability to prioritize work
Ability to interview clients where sensitive/emotional information may be shared
Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures
Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information
Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
Ability to provide counseling and therapy to individuals, couples and groups
Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
Ability to multitask
Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers
Proficient in case management skills and client follow-up
Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
Knowledge in mental health and addictions and concurrent medical conditions
Ability to take initiative
Ability to assess and treat clients as a part of the interdisciplinary MHAS team
Knowledge of chemical dependency/co-dependency and effect on the family unit.
Ability to engage in resource development within the community.
Knowledge in applicable tools and techniques of research
Knowledge in counselling practices for concurrent mental health/substance abuse
Ability to engage in community program consultation.
Interacts with clients, families and staff in a tactful, meaningful way
Knowledge in assessment, treatment, and consultation
Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
Knowledge of program planning process

Other Information

For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/
Access to a reliable vehicle

Operates with the highest possible standards of care, ethics and values, and promotes collaborative decision-making, enabling staff to perform their jobs to the fullest with responsibility, accountability and authority. As our most valuable resource, staff are supported through various programs to assist them in their new role, including Mentorship, now available to all employees. The incumbent will provide clinical addiction services to a primarily adult population however as necessary and appropriate, they may provide services to youth as well. The primary goal of this position is to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help with substance use problems by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery therapies. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct services, consultation, community resource development and education. Responsibilities include providing informational programming, individual and group counselling with relevant family and community members, assessing individual and group needs of clients and implementing treatment plans to assist clients in reaching their recovery goals. The incumbent assists with the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of Addiction Services. Other related services include community education & development and the promotion of healthy lifestyl

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