Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: 152335

Expected Start Date: August 18, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Community Services-101 15th Street East PA

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Addiction Services Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 03, 2027

FTE: 1

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 - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, and under the general direction of the Addictions Counsellor - Degree (Alcohol & Addictions Services Worker), the primary goal will be to 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 counselling sessions with clients. "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

• Crisis management skills

Experience

• Experience in a mental health and addictions program required

Other Education & Training

• Completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to employer

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to conduct individual and group counselling/educational programs


• Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.


• Knowledge and understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy


• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload


• Knowledge of aboriginal health issues, culture and traditions


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team


• Committed to own professional growth and development


• Knowledge in mental health and addictions and concurrent medical conditions


• Committed to own professional growth and development


• Knowledge of motivational interviewing


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Demonstrated knowledge and ability for competent case management practice


• Knowledge in group dynamics


• Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions


• Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca


• Valid Class 5 driver's license