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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00634675
Facility: Royal University Hospital
Job Description: As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and under the general direction of the Out-of-Scope Manager, the Addiction Counsellor Degree, is responsible for the day to day client service delivery (development, implementation, delivery and assists with evaluation) of Addiction Services. Performs clinical case management, community/program education and community/program development.
Required Qualifications

Degree in Addictions Counseling or Human Service
Valid Saskatchewan Drivers license
Experience
Experience in program development, delivery and evaluation required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of substance abuse and addictions, cause and effects, evidence based models of treatment intervention and their application to diverse populations
Ability to deal with life-threatening situations, including suicide
Comprehensive skills in case management, collaboration, program development and evaluation, and emergency response
Knowledge of individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods.
Flexibility to work evenings and respond to occasional crisis calls from colleagues and clients outside of working hours.
Other Information

Field Hours
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

Saskatchewan Health Authority relies on Section 48 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment to applicants of indigenous ancestry for this position.
Expected Start Date: July 5,
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