Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: 9000493
Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Addictions Treatment Centre - Regina
City/Town: Regina
Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Brief & Social Detox
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 13, 2027
FTE: 0.48
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Stats
Number of Hours per Rotation: 9 shifts of 6 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: 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"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• Chemical Dependency diploma

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency is acceptable

Competencies

• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.