Position #: V28759
Expected Start Date: May 31, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Addictions Treatment Centre - Regina
City/Town: Regina
Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Brief & Social Detox
Type: Relief x 5 (No guaranteed hours)
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends
Relief: No
Float: No
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
- Knowledge in group dynamics
- Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
- Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
- Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model
- Demonstrate knowledge in addiction(s) and their effects on the individual.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
- Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
- Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
- Knowledge and ability to assess withdrawa...
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