Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: 125444
Expected Start Date: August 24, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Nipawin Hospital
City/Town: Nipawin
Department: Secure Youth Detox
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 18, 2027
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
Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the Out-of-Scope Manager or Addiction Counsellor Degree Senior, is responsible for the day-to-day client services delivery (development, implementation, deliver and assists with evaluation) of Addiction Services. Performs clinical management, community education, and community development. Job description is available upon request. "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

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Knowledge of chemical dependency/co-dependency and effect on the family unit.
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Strong knowledge of policies and procedures established by Addiction Services
• Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
• Ability to treat effects of substance use on an adolescent and family unit
• Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate referrals
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize work
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Melfort please visit https://www.melfort.ca/

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