Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: 150800

Expected Start Date: August 03, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Tisdale Hospital

City/Town: Tisdale

Department: Community Addiction Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer

Competencies

• Leadership skills


• Counseling skills


• Organizational skills


• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery


• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans


• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions


• Strong knowledge of policies and procedures established by Addiction Services


• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate referrals


• Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual. 


• Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations


• Knowledge of Sask Model of Recovery Services and motivational assessment process


• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills


• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license


• Tisdale is located approximately 40 km east of Melfort


• For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/