Department: Mental Health Inpatient Support Services - Addictions Counselors
Type: Full time temporary
Expected Up to Date: January 02, 2028
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Weekends, Stats
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description
The Addiction Counsellor is responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and/or substance use related mental health issues in the emergency department. They will 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.
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
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Chemical Dependency diploma
Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer
Competencies
Intermediate Computer Skills
Written Communication Skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery Services
Demonstrate communication skills to create positive outcomes/build relationships
Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues
Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
A valid driver's license and licensed/registered vehicle is required.
Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
Knowledge of recovery planning, collaboration, and counselling
Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
Knowledge of MHAIS
Knowledge of the Youth Detox and Stabilization Act
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
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