Position #: 196664

Expected Start Date: July 20, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Youth Initiatives-Corrections

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: No

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the Manager, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain, and enhance recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counselling sessions with clients. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement plans to help clients reach their goals.

  Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Mental Health & Addictions Counselling Diploma
• or a related Health Sciences field

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on family units
• Ability to accurately assess addiction(s) and make appropriate recovery plans.
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge in group dynamics
• Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients and community
• Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related symptoms
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model
• Ability to organize work load demands

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.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.

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.