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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00613328-1
Facility: COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH EAST
Job Description: The Addiction Counsellor will primarily be responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and/or substance use related mental health issues in the Emergency department. They will be required to assess an individual's needs and developing a treatment plan. This may include short term counselling and/or referrals to longer term resources and they may need to case manage the coordination of stabilization services to enhance a successful referral to ongoing services. The Addiction Counsellor must be able to recognize the elements of a client in crisis and implement immediate action appropriate to the crisis. This may include assessing for risk of suicide and developing a safety plan. They need to maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources including the ability to collaborate with and make referrals.
Required Qualifications

Chemical Dependency diploma
Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Chemical Dependency Studies, or another completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of MHAIS and SCM
- Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
- Knowledge of Transtheoretical Model, motivational interviewing and the Saskatchewan Model of recovery
- Aware of and understands the Mental Health Services Act and the Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act.
- Sound knowledge of addictions, integrated human service delivery systems, community programs and supports.
- Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning experience with adults and families.
- Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgment.
- Possess effective commu
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