Position #: 150800 Expected Start Date: August 24, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: Tisdale Hospital City/Town: Tisdale Department: Community Addiction Services Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Field Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199 Travel Required: Yes : As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the
Manager or Addiction Counsellor Degree Senior, is responsible for the day-to-day client services delivery (development, implementation, deliver and assists with evaluation) of Addiction Services. Performs clinical management, community education, and community development.
Human Resources Exemption: No Education Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer Competencies Organizational skills Leadership skills Communication skills Counseling skills Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate referrals Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills Knowledge of Sask Model of Recovery Services and motivational assessment process Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations Strong knowledge of policies and procedures established by Addiction Services Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual.
Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills Other Information For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/ Valid Class 5 driver's license * Tisdale is located approximately 40 km east of Melfort The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan,
employing more than 45,000 staff in a energetic healthcare environment. The
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