Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: 205980

Expected Start Date: May 26, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: HIV Strategy

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and under the general direction of the Out-of-Scope Manager, the Addiction Counsellor Degree, is responsible for the day to day client service delivery (development, implementation, delivery and assists with evaluation) of Addiction Services. Performs clinical case management, community/program education and community/program development.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Degree in Addiction Counseling

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Human Services is acceptable

Competencies

• Advanced - Case management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge in program development and implementation
• Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs

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/