Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Prince Albert is seeking a part-time Addictions Counsellor to restore and enhance the recovery of clients in an inpatient setting. You will provide individual and group counseling, assess client needs, and implement care plans. A Chemical Dependency diploma and a valid Class 5 driver's license are required. This position offers the opportunity to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment, helping clients achieve their recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect.
• Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures.
• Knowledge in trauma informed care/gender-responsive care/harm reduction model.
• Knowledge in human behaviour, group dynamics and mental health needs of adults.
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide informational programming as well as individual and group counseling sessions.
• Assess individual/family and group needs to implement care plans.
• Restore, maintain, and enhance the recovery of clients seeking services.

Skills

Presentation skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Chemical Dependency diploma

Job description

Position Details

Position #: 157954
Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Family Treatment Centre
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: Addictions Family Trtmt Ctr
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.73
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 81.76 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: No

Job Summary

As a member of an interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the Family Treatment Centre Manager and clinical supervisor the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking residential inpatient services for addiction by implementing services consistent with the current Provincial Clinical Model for Alcohol and Drug Services and the philosophy, objectives and standards set by the Family Treatment Centre. Responsibilities will include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counseling sessions to clients and their children in an inpatient setting. This position will be expected to assess individual/ family and group needs and implement plans to help clients reach their goals.

Human Resources Exemption

No

Education

• Chemical Dependency diploma

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Presentation skills
• Basic - Writing skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect
• Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
• Knowledge in trauma informed care/gender-responsive care/harm reduction model
• Knowledge in human behaviour, group dynamics and mental health needs of adults
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team