Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: 150800
Expected Start Date: August 03, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Tisdale Hospital
City/Town: Tisdale
Department: Community Addiction Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199
Travel Required: Yes
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Counseling skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions
• Strong knowledge of policies and procedures established by Addiction Services
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate referrals
• Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual.
• Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations
• Knowledge of Sask Model of Recovery Services and motivational assessment process
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Tisdale is located approximately 40 km east of Melfort
• For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/