Addictions Counsellor Diploma

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. Human Resources Exemption: No Education - Chemical Dependency diploma Licenses - Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training - Completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to employer Competencies - Writing skills - Computer skills - Communication skills Knowledge and Abilities - Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act - Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team - Client-centered... For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website. Email a Friend Print This Job Email a Friend Print This Job Tweet Vous désirez plus d'information en français sur ce poste? Contactez-nous! Home | Search Jobs | Job Order Detail © 2026 SaskJobs. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement | Disclaimer | Copyright | Contact Us | Mobile Site | Site Map