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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00637876
Facility: Community Services
Job Description: In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and its policies and procedures relating to Mental Health and Addictions services, the Addictions Counsellor is accountable for delivering a community-based problematic substance use and gambling treatment program to individuals and their families.  The Addictions Counsellor is also accountable to promote an increased awareness within the Region regarding problematic substance use and gambling issues through community related prevention activities.
Required Qualifications

Valid Class 5 driver's license
Diploma in Addictions Counseling or Human Services
Experience
Experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Leadership skills
Public relations skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
Ability to apply the principles of community development
Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours
Ability to demonstrate professional conduct and judgement and ethical behaviour
Ability to effectively counsel and work with individuals, families, and groups
Demonstrate responsible decision making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound clinical, legal and ethical practice
Other Information

Field Hours

   An interview
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