Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 9010903

Expected Start Date: May 11, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sandy Bay Health Centre

City/Town: Sandy Bay

Department: Addiction Services Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 10, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 42 shifts of 10.67 hours per 12 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band:  Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counselling sessions with clients. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement plans to help clients reach their goals. "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

Experience
- Minimum of one year experience in addictions/mental health would be desirable
Education
- Mental Health & Addictions Counselling Diploma
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Problem solving skills
- Demonstrated skills w/ Addiction and Concurrent disorders assessment/counseling
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related symptoms
- Knowledge of how addictions impacts the individual, community and families
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in holistic addi...
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