Addictions Counsellor Diploma

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Addiction Counsellor, accountable to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions Services, will primarily be responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and mental health issues. They will be required to assess an individual's needs and develop 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

• Chemical Dependency diploma
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to employer
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
• Knowledge in principles for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Services for Saskatchewan
• Knowledge of community programs/services
• Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
• Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families

Responsibilities

• Assess an individual's needs and develop 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 develop a safety plan.
• Maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources.
• Collaborate with and make referrals to community resources.

What This Job Offers

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