Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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