Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks; 8 hours shift
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199
Travel Required: Yes
: As a member of the Community Recovery Services and under the general direction of the Manager of CRS the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of youth, young adults and adults with severe and persistent mental illness, seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues. Responsibilities include assessment & screening, individual & group counseling, case management & educational sessions.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 1 yr exp working with a concurrent disorder population in a community setting.
Education
- Bachelor of Chemical Dependency
- Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSC)
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
- Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
- Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs
- Knowledge of Sask Model of Recovery Services and motivational assessment process
- Knowledge of how addictions impacts the individual, community and families
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with community programs/resources required for psycho-social rehab
- Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
- Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
📌 Addictions Counsellor Degree (Regina)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Regina
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