- Position #:
- Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026
- Union: HSAS
- Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA
- City/Town: Estevan
- Department: Community Addiction Services
- Type: Full-time temporary
- Expected Up to Date: April 01, 2028
- FTE: 1
- Shift Information: Days
- Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 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
- Human Resources Exemption: No
Job Description
Restores, maintains and enhances the recovery of clients seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related impacts by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
- Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to respond under pressure.
- Knowledge of chemical dependency/co-dependency and effect on the family unit.
- Ability to report client informationin accordance with qualified standards
- Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
- Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
- Knowledge of HIPA
- Knowledge of educational/behavioural interventions/consultations
- Knowledge of the Youth Detox and Stabilization Act
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
- Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
- Ability to prioritize work
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
Other Information
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