HealthCareersInSask.ca·Weyburn, Saskatchewan
The successful candidate will develop, implement, and deliver mental health and addictions recovery programs as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include providing individual and group counselling, conducting assessments, and participating in harm reduction and drug strategy initiatives.
Position #: 180081
Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building
City/Town: Weyburn
Department: Community Response Teams
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: January 10, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: Yes
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the program area manager, as applicable, is responsible for the day to day development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Mental Health and Addictions Services programs. The primary goal of this position is 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 and personal development programs. Clinical duties are supervised by the program area manager, as applicable. Responsibilities include providing information programming, participation in drug strategy initiatives, individual and group counseling and harm reduction program implementation and documentation within a dynamic and nontraditional team milieu. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
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.
Applicants must possess a Mental Health and Addictions Counselling Diploma and have at least six months of clinical experience in a relevant program area. Candidates are also required to provide a valid Criminal Record Check with a vulnerable sector search.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Saskatchewan are often shaped by steady demand across community and facility settings, especially for candidates with mental health experience and current provincial registration. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for specialized education, BCLS certification, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and a strong work history in mental health. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your registration status and driver’s license details before applying.