Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: V25070

Expected Start Date: December 16, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Addictions Treatment Centre

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Shift Information:  days

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description:

• Degree in Chemical Dependency studies or BSW are preferred.
• Additional Baccalaureate degrees (generally social sciences or human services) acceptable to the employer may also be considered if candidate has relevant experience.  These would include a Bachelors in Psychology, Human Justice and Psych Nursing.

Experience

• Experience with group therapy and addiction assessments and interventions
• Clinical experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• A strong knowledge of the best practices associated with treating substance dependence and/or substance dependence related issues and the effects on families and the community.
• Ability to accurately assess substance dependence and/or substance dependence related issues and make appropriate recovery plans and referrals.\
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately triage in order to provide the most appropriate service.
• Knowledge of screening and substance use assessment tools and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model and the Transtheoretical Model of Change.
• Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and the role it plays in managing substance dependence harms.
• Empathy and respect necessary to engage, develop rapport and develop trusting relationships.
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
• Knowledge of and ability to monitor and assess withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.
• Efficient computer skills
• Knowledge of Cultural Diversity in working with and developing treatment plans.
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills.
• Individual, group and crisis management/stabilization counseling skills.
• Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations in urban and rural settings.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to implement these in clinical process groups.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Other Information

• 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 within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• Valid driver's licenses, as required by job.
• Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/