About The Role

Number of Hours per Rotation: 42 shifts of 10.67 hours per 12 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: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related 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. "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

Experience

Minimum of one year experience in addictions/mental health would be desirable

Education

Mental Health & Addictions Counselling Diploma

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

Demonstrated skills w/ Addiction and Concurrent disorders assessment/counseling
Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
Knowledge of how addictions impacts the individual, community and families
Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model
Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related symptoms
Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
Knowledge in group dynamics
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.

Other Information

Successful candidate with a home base other than Sandy Bay will be considered.
Equivalent program acceptable to the employer may be considered
Flexible option for two weeks in two week out works schedule is available.
Costs for time, travel, accommodations, other expenses will be paid by employer.
Recruitment incentive of $7,500 will be available for eligible successful candidate
Professional registration with applicable professional assoc. (if applicable)
HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
For more information on the village of Sandy Bay please visit https://www.peterballantyne.ca/sandy-bay/
Sandy Bay is located approximately 191 km north of Flin Flon