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
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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
- 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