Addictions Counsellor Diploma
About The Position
The Addiction Counsellor is responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and/or substance use related mental health issues in the emergency department. They will assess an individual's needs and developing a treatment plan. This may include short term counselling and/or referrals to longer term resources and they may need to case manage the coordination of stabilization services to enhance a successful referral to ongoing services. The Addiction Counsellor must be able to recognize the elements of a client in crisis and implement immediate action appropriate to the crisis. This may include assessing for risk of suicide and developing a safety plan. They need to maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources including the ability to collaborate with and make referrals.
Requirements
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
- Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery Services
- Demonstrate communication skills to create positive outcomes/build relationships
- Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues
- Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
- Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
- A valid driver's license and licensed/registered vehicle is required.
- Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
- Knowledge of recovery planning, collaboration, and counselling
- Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
- Knowledge of MHAIS
- Knowledge of the Youth Detox and Stabilization Act
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Nice To Haves
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.
Responsibilities
- Assess an individual's needs and developing a treatment plan.
- Provide short term counselling and/or referrals to longer term resources.
- Case manage the coordination of stabilization services to enhance a successful referral to ongoing services.
- Recognize the elements of a client in crisis and implement immediate action appropriate to the crisis.
- Assess for risk of suicide and developing a safety plan.
- Maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources.
- Collaborate with and make referrals to community resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
