Position #: V01938
Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Addictions Treatment Centre – Regina
City/Town: Regina
Department: Addiction Services Continuing Care Unit – Outpatient
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: May 05, 2028
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
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- A degree acceptable by the employer with relevant experience
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable
Competencies
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Counseling skills
- Decision making skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
- Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
- Ability to develop appropriate recovery plans
- Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
- Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
- Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
- Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
- Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
- Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
- Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
- Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
- Ability to triage cases
- Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
- Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
- Knowledge with treating substance and/or substance dependence & the effects
- Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
- Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize
- Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
- Knowledge and ability to monitor withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in group dynamics
Other Information
- Clinical experience is preferred.
- For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
