Addictions Counsellor Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Regina, SK

4d • CA$35 - CA$42 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Community Recovery Services and under the general direction of the Manager of CRS, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of youth, young adults and adults with severe and persistent mental illness, seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues. Responsibilities include assessment & screening, individual & group counseling, case management & educational sessions. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Requirements

• 1 yr exp working with a concurrent disorder population in a community setting.
• Degree in Addiction Counseling
• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency
• Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Registered Nurse)
• Knowledge of how addictions impacts the individual, community and families
• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
• Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery Services
• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
• Familiarity with community programs/resources required for psycho-social rehab

Responsibilities

• Assessment & screening
• Individual & group counseling
• Case management
• Educational sessions
• Restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of youth, young adults and adults with severe and persistent mental illness, seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level