Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: V48367

Expected Start Date: September 29, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Addictions Treatment Centre - Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Addiction Services Continuing Care Unit - Outpatient

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 18, 2026

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Shift information: Days

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the Adult services team and under the general direction of the Manager the primary goal will be to assess, counsel and develop comprehensive recovery and case management plans which will restore, maintain or enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues. Responsibilities will include the provision of best practice methodology to assess & screen clients, and to provide individual & group counseling. The position will be expected to provide educational sessions and group therapy in the Day Treatment Program as required. "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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience with group therapy and addiction assessments and interventions.

Education

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency
• A degree acceptable by the employer with relevant experience
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Counseling skills
• Decision making skills
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize  
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to develop appropriate recovery plans
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
• Knowledge with treating substance  and/or substance dependence &  the effects
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Knowledge and ability to monitor withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.  
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• Knowledge in group dynamics
• Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
• Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Ability to triage cases
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Clinical experience is preferred.
• 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/