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/

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.