Position #: 118653
Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Brief & Social Detox Centre
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Brief & Social Detox
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Responsible to provide first contact and intake services to clients affected by substance use. This will include screening and assessment activities, delivering informative dynamic group workshops, developing community awareness and involvement, case and file management, crisis management. This position works collaboratively with other professional and community groups to provide comprehensive services to a specific client population. "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
Education
- Chemical Dependency diploma
Competencies
- Basic - Counseling skills
- Basic - Crisis management skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.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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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
