1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week). Hours of work will include daytime, evenings and weekends as scheduled. All locations. Current site: Westside

DUTIES

· Perform crisis intervention, assessment, counselling and case management;

· Work with people affected by mental illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness and other psycho-social factors;

· Screen, triage and develop recovery and case plan for clients with addictions using addictions assessment best practices, addictions treatment models, therapeutic methods, and harm reduction strategies;

· Monitor and assess withdrawal symptoms related to substance use in consultation with client’s health care providers;

· Utilize addictions related community resources;

· Deliver workshops and lecture material to clients;

· Work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to ensure quality care is delivered within the clinic setting;

· Actively participate in the development and implementation of CHSA (Westside) policies and procedures and the CHSA Mission Statement;

· Participate in CHSA (Westside) staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Two-year Diploma in Chemical Dependency or equivalent combination of education and experience;

· One year working experience in Addictions Treatment;

· Current registration with a professional licensing body, if applicable;

· Understanding of substance use disorders;

· Belief in harm reduction philosophy;

· Experience working within a community-based health/social service organization;

· Knowledge of Mental Health Service Act;

· Experience in patient and family centered care, including:



being sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, particularly for the traditional care needs of those patients of Indigenous or Métis ancestry; patient advocacy and social justice concerns;

· Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions;

· Cultural sensitivity to Indigenous issues;

· Working knowledge of medical and health issues affecting Indigenous persons, immigrants and refugee populations;

· Understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on health;

· Valuable oral and written communication skills;

· Good listening skills;

· Ability to communicate, collaborate and maintain effective working relationships;

· Ability to communicate and build working relationships with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds;

· Ability to work independently as well as work as a team member;

· Self-motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision;

· Ability to maintain confidentiality;

· Demonstrated ability to competently use computer and software applications required for the position including Electronic Medical Record;

· A working knowledge of an Indigenous language would be an asset;

· Experience working with Indigenous populations;

· Knowledge of and compatibility with CHSA philosophy and policies;

· A valid Criminal Record Check is required;

· Demonstrates strong interpersonal and collaborative communication skills and attitude;

· Strong organizational skills

Pay: From $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Addictions Counsellor (Saskatoon)
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