Job Description

Position # 125444

Expected Start Date: June 15, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Nipawin Hospital

City/Town: Nipawin

Department: Secure Youth Detox

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 18, 2027

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

As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of the Out-of-Scope 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. Job description is available upon request. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to treat effects of substance use on an adolescent and family unit
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate referrals
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Strong knowledge of policies and procedures established by Addiction Services
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Knowledge of chemical dependency/co-dependency and effect on the family unit.
• Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations
• Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
• Ability to prioritize work

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Melfort please visit https://www.melfort.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.