Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: V44171

Expected Start Date: October 05, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Population and Public Health - Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Community Recovery Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 05, 2027

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: Standard 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 Community Recovery Services and under the general direction of the Manager of CRS the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of youth, young adults and adults with severe and persistent mental illness, seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues. Responsibilities include assessment & screening, individual & group counseling, case management & educational sessions. 

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1 yr exp working with a concurrent disorder population in a community setting.

Education

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency
• Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer
• Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSC)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs
• Knowledge of Sask Model of Recovery Services and motivational assessment process
• Knowledge of how addictions impacts the individual, community and families 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with community programs/resources required for psycho-social rehab
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Promote healthy lifestyles in urban & rural settings with diverse populations

Other Information

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

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.