Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: 9004891 (V49298)

Expected Start Date: September 02, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Urgent Care Centre Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Urgent Care - Mental Health and Addiction Services 2

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Weekends, Stats 

Hours of Work: 56 Hours/ per 3 weeks, 7 shifts of 8 hours 

Scheduled hours of work may be reduced (if applicable) during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education:

• Degree in Addictions, Social Sciences, or Human Services Disciplines acceptable to the employer. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. 
• A strong knowledge of the best practices associated with treating addictions and/ or addiction related issues and the effects of addictions on, families and the community. 
• A strong knowledge of Recovery orientated systems of care, trauma informed practice, culturally safe and culturally centered care and the continuum of substance use and recovery support. 
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/ or addiction related issues and make appropriate recovery plans and referrals. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing & Stages of change. 
• Knowledge of impact of substance use and harms associated with use.
• Knowledge and effects substance use and withdrawal symptoms, along with appropriate resources and recovery resources/programs to mitigate harm. 
• Crisis management/stabilization counseling skills 
• Knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to implement these in clinical process groups. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize. 
• Efficient computer skills. 

Other Information: 

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/