Addictions Counsellor Diploma

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Prince Albert, SK

7d • CA$30 - CA$36 • 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

• Chemical Dependency diploma
• Inpatient services and/or harm reduction setting experience
• Ability to organize work load demands
• Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model
• 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
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team & other agencies in the community
• Knowledge in group dynamics
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on family units
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients and community
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

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
• Providing individual and group counselling sessions with clients
• Implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs
• Restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree