Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: V28763

Expected Start Date: September 15, 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: January 31, 2028

FTE: 0.71

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

Number of Hours per Rotation: 80 hours per 3 weeks; 8 hours shift

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

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team


• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.


• Accurately triage addiction(s), collectively develop a recovery and case plan.  


• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change


• Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model


• Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.


• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.


• Knowledge in group dynamics


• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Knowledge and ability to assess withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.  


• Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures


• Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual. 

Other Information

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


• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized