Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: V40454

Expected Start Date: October 20, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Addictions Treatment Centre - Detox

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 30, 2026

FTE: 0.55

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 82.46 hours per 4 weeks; 12 hour shifts 

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 - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: No

Job Description: As a member of the Adult services team and under the general direction of the Manager, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues through the implementation of addiction recovery programs. Addiction best practices will be utilized to improve client outcomes. "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

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.

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency is acceptable

Competencies

• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
• Accurately triage addiction(s), collectively develop a recovery and case plan.  
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
• Knowledge and ability to assess withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.  
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge in group dynamics
• Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.