Addictions Counsellor Diploma
Job in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7W, Canada
Listed on 2026-09-26
Listing for:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health, Community Health, Crisis Counselor -
Social Work
Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health, Community Health, Crisis Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Position # : 117898
- Expected
Start Date:
October 19, 2026 - Union: HSAS
- Facility:
Addictions Outreach Office - City/Town:
Saskatoon - Department:
Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Adlt Outreach&Target Prev Services - Type:
Full-time regular - FTE: 1
- Shift Information:
Days, Evenings, Weekends - Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 224 hours per 6 weeks
- Relief:
No - Float:
No - Hours of Work:
Field Hours - Salary or Pay Band:
Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176 - Travel Required:
No - Job Description:
The Addiction Counsellor, accountable to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions Services, will primarily be responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and mental health issues. They will be required to assess an individual's needs and develop a treatment plan. This may include short term counselling and/or referrals to longer term resources and they may need to case manage the coordination of stabilization services to enhance a successful referral to ongoing services.
The Addiction Counsellor must be able to recognize the elements of a client in crisis and implement immediate action appropriate to the crisis. This may include assessing for risk of suicide and developing a safety plan. They need to maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources including the ability to collaborate with and make referrals.
- Chemical Dependency diploma
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to employer
- Writing skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
- Knowledge of community programs/services
- Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues
- Knowledge in principles for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Services for Saskatchewan
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
- Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing
- Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
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