Addictions Counsellor Degree Senior

Position #: V35168

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Child & Youth Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Child & Youth&Adolescent -Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation: 8 hours shift

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of work: Standard hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree Senior $37.272 to $45.575

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Working collaboratively with managers to develop a positive, safe and cohesive atmosphere within workplace. Supports program development, evaluation and collection of data to inform program development. Establish positive relationships with other community organizations and services, providing leadership role. "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
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Experience

• 3 years experience working with mental health and addictions

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to manage a high demand caseload and other work assignments.
• Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Knowledge of assessment, triage, treatment and case management.
• Knowledge of  intervention strategies for indiv. w/ Mental health problems
• Provide public education regarding child and adolescent mental health concerns
• Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of impacts on MH&AS access.
• Knowledge of normal child & adolescent development & psychopathology
• Ability to formulate evidence-based intervention based on clinical presentation 
• Ability to design, initiate and conduct in service training for others.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Can function independently & as member of interdisciplinary mental health team

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Experience working with youth with severe and persistent MH issues an asset
• Professional registration with applicable professional assoc. (if applicable)
• Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.