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addictions counsellor
Posted on December 19, 2024 by Employer details Saskatchewan Health Authority
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Position #: 9000494 (V48475) Expected Start Date: January 06, 2025 Union: HSAS Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services City/Town: Regina Department: Addictions Treatment Centre Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.48 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Stats Hours of Work: 54 hours per 3 weeks; 9 shifts of 6 hours Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176 Travel Required: No Human Resources Exemption: NoJob SummaryAs a member of the Adult services team and under the general direction of the Manager, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues through the implementation of addiction recovery programs. Addiction best practices will be utilized to improve client outcomes. Education- Diploma or Degree in Chemical Dependency studies or BSW and/or another Baccalaureate discipline (generally social sciences or human services) acceptable to the employer.Competencies- Computer skillsKnowledge and Abilities- Ability to demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual. Ability to accurately triage addiction(s) and collectively develop a recovery and case plan.- Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures. Knowledge of group dynamics.- Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model and the Transtheoretical Model of Change.- Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT. Knowledge of best practices in addiction field and harm reduction strategies.- Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.- Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.- Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.- Ability to com...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.- LocationRegina, SK
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$29.58 to $36.17HOUR hourly
- Starts as soon as possible
- Source SaskJobs #1391375
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