Addictions Counsellor Diploma
HealthCareersInSask.ca•Prince Albert, SK
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Inpatient services and/or harm reduction setting is required
- Chemical Dependency diploma
- Demonstrates knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on family units
- Knowledge in group dynamics
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to organize work load demands
- Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients and community
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to accurately assess addiction(s) and make appropriate recovery plans.
- Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related symptoms
- Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
- Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
- Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model
- Work collaboratively w/ a multidisciplinary team & other agencies in the commnty
- Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.
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
- Providing informational programming
- Individual and group counselling sessions with clients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
