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/

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.