Position #: 150800

Expected Start Date: August 24, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Tisdale Hospital

City/Town: Tisdale

Department: Community Addiction Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: Yes

Job description

As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the

Manager or Addiction Counsellor Degree Senior, is responsible for the day-to-day client services delivery (development, implementation, deliver and assists with evaluation) of Addiction Services. Performs clinical management, community education, and community development.  

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Counseling skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate referrals
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Sask Model of Recovery Services and motivational assessment process
• Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations
• Strong knowledge of policies and procedures established by Addiction Services
• Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual. 
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Tisdale is located approximately 40 km east of Melfort

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.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof

of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

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.