Position #: 167136
Expected Start Date: July 21, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Sturdy Stone Building
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Community Addiction Services
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.8
Shift Information: Days, Evenings
Hours of Work: 30 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The main focus of this position is to provide specialized counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community. The Addiction Counsellor helps clients understand and address substance abuse and related problems, including mental health issues, problem gambling, family dynamics, and lifestyle changes. The counsellor is expected to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals within the organization, and to establish and maintain partnerships with related community organizations. This is a non-supervisory position reporting to the assigned clinical supervisor and program. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Chemical Dependency diploma
Competencies
- Intermediate - Computer skills
- Advanced - Verbal communication skills
- Advanced - Written Communication Skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
- Travel required
- 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 serv...
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