Position #: 9014179

Expected Start Date: October 12, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: Yes

: As a member of the mutli-disciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Director of Mental Health and Addictions Services and Addiction Counselor - Supervisor, the primary goal will be restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs.

Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counseling sessions with clients. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement plans to help clients reach their goals. "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

- Chemical Dependency diploma

Competencies

- Intermediate - Counseling skills
- Intermediate - Assessment skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Basic - Public relations skills
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Time management skills
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Writing skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Intermediate - Case management skills
- Advanced - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

- Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine
- Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
- Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.




- Knowledge in local human service organizations, resources, referral procedures
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
- Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
- Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse economic backgrounds
- Knowledge in applicable Acts
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds

Other Information

- Travel within the region and provincially
- For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a agile healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

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> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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