Addiction Counsellor

Position #: 185916
Expected Start Date:
Union: OOS
Facility: St Josephs Hospital
City/Town: Estevan
Department: Community Addiction Services
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: April 12, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 37.5 hours per 1 week
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The incumbent will provide clinical addiction services to a primarily adult population however as necessary and appropriate, they may provide services to youth as well. The primary goal of this position is to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help with substance use problems by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery therapies. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct services, consultation, community resource development and education. Responsibilities include providing informational programming, individual and group counselling with relevant family and community members, assessing individual and group needs of clients and implementing treatment plans to assist clients in reaching their recovery goals. The incumbent assists with the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of Addiction Services. Other related services include community education & development and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

• Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)

Competencies

• Basic - Counseling skills
• Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
• Basic - Time management skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to interview clients where sensitive/emotional information may be shared
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information
• Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
• Ability to provide counseling and therapy to individuals, couples and groups
• Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
• Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
• Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers
• Proficient in case management skills and client follow-up
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in mental health and addictions and concurrent medical conditions
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to assess and treat clients as a part of the interdisciplinary MHAS team
• Knowledge of chemical dependency/co-dependency and effect on the family unit.
• Ability to engage in resource development within the community.
• Knowledge in applicable tools and techniques of research
• Knowledge in counselling practices for concurrent mental health/substance abuse
• Ability to engage in community program consultation.
• Interacts with clients, families and staff in a tactful, meaningful way
• Knowledge in assessment, treatment, and consultation
• Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
• Knowledge of program planning process

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/
• Access to a reliable vehicle