Position #: 185918
Expected Start Date: December 22, 2025
Union: OOS
Facility: St Josephs Hospital
City/Town: Estevan
Department: Community Addiction Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The incumbent will provide clinical addiction services to a primarily adult population however as necessary and appropriate, they may provide services to youth as well. The primary goal of this position is to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help with substance use problems by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery therapies. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct services, consultation, community resource development and education. Responsibilities include providing informational programming, individual and group counselling with relevant family and community members, assessing individual and group needs of clients and implementing treatment plans to assist clients in reaching their recovery goals. The incumbent assists with the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of Addiction Services. Other related services include community education & development and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Memberships
Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
Competencies
Basic - Counseling skills
Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
Basic - Time management skills
Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
Knowledge in applicable tools and techniques of research
Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
Knowledge of program planning process
Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information
Ability to engage in resource development within the community.
Interacts with clients, families and staff in a tactful, meaningful way
Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
Ability to prioritize work
Proficient in case management skills and client follow-up
Ability to multitask
Ability to engage in community program consultation.
Ability to provide counseling and therapy to individuals, couples and groups
Knowledge in assessment, treatment, and consultation
Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures
Knowledge of chemical dependency/co-dependency and effect on the family unit.
Ability to take initiative
Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers
Ability to assess and treat clients as a part of the interdisciplinary MHAS team
Ability to interview clients where sensitive/emotional information may be shared
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
Knowledge in counselling practices for concurrent mental health/substance abuse
Knowledge in mental health and addictions and concurrent medical conditions
Other Information
Access to a reliable vehicle
For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/
