Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: 9006820

Expected Start Date: September 06, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Mental Health Inpatient Support Services - Addictions Counselors

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 02, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends, Stats

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of work: Standard Hours 

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Addiction Counsellor is responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and/or substance use related mental health issues in the emergency department. They will 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. 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 Social Work (BSW)
• Chemical Dependency diploma
• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer

Competencies

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery Services
• Demonstrate communication skills to create positive outcomes/build relationships
• Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues
• Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
• Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• A valid driver's license and licensed/registered vehicle is required.
• Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
• Knowledge of recovery planning, collaboration, and counselling
• Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
• Knowledge of MHAIS
• Knowledge of the Youth Detox and Stabilization Act
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

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