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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00532352
Facility: STURDY STONE CENTRE
Job Description: The main focus of this position is to provide specialized counseling, 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.
Required Qualifications

Chemical Dependency diploma
Other Information

Field Hours
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

Thorough knowledge of substance abuse and addictions, cause and effects, evidence based models of treatment intervention and their application to diverse populations.  Knowledge of individual, family, group, and crisis counseling methods.  Ability to deal with life-threatening situations, including suicide.  Flexibility to work evenings.  Comprehensive skills in case management, collaboration, program development and evaluation, and emergency response.
Geographic Location: COMMUNITY ADDICTIONS SERVICES
Expected Start Date: March 26, 2018
FTE: 1.00

Hours of Work: Shift Information: Days, Evenings
224.00 hours per 6 week rotation

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