Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: V41885

Expected Start Date: October 06, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital and Pasqua Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Mental Health Inpatient Support Services - Addictions Counselors

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 05, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats- Multi-Site

Hours of Work: 12 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Addiction Counsellor will primarily be responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and/or substance use related mental health issues in the emergency department. They will be required to assess an individual's needs and developing a treatment plan. This may include short term counselling and/or referrals to longer term resources and they may need to case manage the coordination of stabilization services to enhance a successful referral to ongoing services. The Addiction Counsellor must be able to recognize the elements of a client in crisis and implement immediate action appropriate to the crisis. This may include assessing for risk of suicide and developing a safety plan. They need to maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources including the ability to collaborate with and make referrals. 

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

•  Diploma or Degree in Chemical Dependency studies or BSW and/or another Baccalaureate discipline (generally social sciences or human services) acceptable to the employer.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of MHAIS and SCM. 
• Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives. 
• Knowledge of Transtheoretical Model, motivational interviewing and the Saskatchewan Model of recovery. 
• Aware of and understands the Mental Health Services Act and the Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act. 
• Sound knowledge of addictions, integrated human service delivery systems, community programs and supports. 
• Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning experience with adults and families. 
• Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgment. 
• Possess effective communication skills conducive to establishing healthy relationships with client and agencies; ability to present, develop concise and accurate written information (file documentation). 
• Demonstrated written and intermediate computer skills. 
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to engage with diverse cultural backgrounds. 
• Must possess and maintain valid Saskatchewan Driver's license and be insurable.  
• Requires a working knowledge of:  substance abuse/addiction issues, mental health issues, family systems, case management principles and the ability to integrate this knowledge and implement strategies that will support healthy lifestyles/living. 
• Requires recovery planning, collaboration, counselling, communication and leadership skills.

Other Information

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