Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 9008405

Expected Start Date: February 16, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Inpatient Support Services - Addictions Counselors

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.87

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Hours of Work: 11 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 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
- Advanced - Written Communication Skills
- Intermediate - Computer skills
- Advanced - Verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing
- Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery Services
- Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
- Knowledge of community programs/services
- Demonstrated skill in maintaining files and records
- Knowledge Transtheoretical Mode...
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