Position #: 179077
Expected Start Date: January 26, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Saskatchewan Hospital
City/Town: North Battleford
Department: MH &A Services Rehabilitation Services - Addiction Services - SK Hospital
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 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: Restores, maintains and enhances the recovery of clients seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related impacts by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. "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
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Intermediate - Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
- Ability to prioritize
- Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
- Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions
- Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Other Information
- For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.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.
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