Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: 181622

Expected Start Date: March 24, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs - Youth Community Counselling

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 03, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Addictions Counsellor Diploma will be accountable for providing outreach services in partnership with other programs in Mental Health and Addiction Services, Saskatoon, and others that are external, such as schools, youth secure detox, and crisis intervention. The incumbent will develop a personal needs assessment in consultation with the youth and their families, and facilitate the recovery process by referring, supporting, and advocating for the appropriate services. The incumbent will meet the needs of the client in and empathic and ethical manner consistent with Saskatchewan Health Authority philosophies and standards. This position is part of the Youth Mental Health & Addiction Services department and is located out of the NAW Building.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• One (1) year experience in clinically supervised MHAS counseling required

Education

• Chemical Dependency diploma

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced - Research skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Counseling skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Advanced - Presentation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting

Other Information

• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Travel required
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/