Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: 9006820
Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Regina General Hospital
City/Town: Regina
Department: Mental Health Inpatient Support Services - Addictions Counselors
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Weekends, Stats
Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Addiction Counsellor is responsible for supporting individuals that present with substance use and/or substance use related mental health issues in the emergency department. They will assess an individual's needs and developing a treatment plan. This may include short term counselling and/or referrals to longer term resources and they may need to case manage the coordination of stabilization services to enhance a successful referral to ongoing services. The Addiction Counsellor must be able to recognize the elements of a client in crisis and implement immediate action appropriate to the crisis. This may include assessing for risk of suicide and developing a safety plan. They need to maintain a working knowledge of MHAS internal departments and services, and community resources including the ability to collaborate with and make referrals. "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

Multi-Site

• Yes

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer
• Chemical Dependency diploma

Competencies

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• A valid driver's license and licensed/registered vehicle is required.
• Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
• Knowledge of the Youth Detox and Stabilization Act
• Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
• Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery Services
• Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philopsohy and objectives
• Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
• Knowledge of recovery planning, collaboration, and counselling
• Knowledge of MHAIS
• Demonstrate communication skills to create positive outcomes/build relationships
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues

Other Information

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