Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: V45647
Expected Start Date: October 01, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Addictions Treatment Centre - Regina
City/Town: Regina
Department: Addiction Services Continuing Care Unit - Outpatient
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks; 8 hours shift
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
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"
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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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