Position #: V44171
Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Population and Public Health - Regina
City/Town: Regina
Department: Community Recovery Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks
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: Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Addictions Counsellor-Degree provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 1yr recognized post grad exp, community setting, concurrent disorder population
Education
- Bachelor of Chemical Dependency
- Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Competencies
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
- Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
- Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues
- Ability to accurately assess addiction(s) and make appropriate recovery plans.
- Ability to make appropriate referrals
- Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
- Exp. in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions
- Knowledge of intervention strategies for indiv. w/ Mental health problems
- Knowledge of assessment, triage, treatment and case management
- Clinical knowledge in mental illness, addictions, interventions and treatments
- Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty
- Ability to formulate evidence based intervention.
- Cultural competency and can work effectively in multicultural environment
- Knowledge of Recovery Philosophy
- Able to work independently in a self motivated manner & respond under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting
- Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
- Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships
- Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner.
- Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
- Please Provide a cover letter and resume
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
- HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
- Must have current practicing registration with SASW.
- Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
- Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.