Addictions Counsellor
About the role
Addictions Counsellor - COR002936
Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time
Location(s)****: SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry**:** 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety
Salary Range**:** $36.703 - $45.993 Hourly
Grade**:** SGEU.10.
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, Regina Correctional Centre, is seeking a highly-motivated Addictions Counselor to assist in the delivery of Addiction Programs.
Reporting to the Senior Addictions Counselor, your duties will include facilitating Cognitive Behavioural Addiction Programs in the Designated Substance Abuse Treatment Unit, completing addictions assessments and preparing inmate evaluations, individual counseling and preparing assessments for stakeholders, partners and the community. You will act as liaison with community resources and as a resource to the Correctional Centre as a whole.
Execution of these duties will depend on your communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with your colleagues, inmates, community and other stakeholders within the correctional centre environment.
As the successful candidate you will require knowledge of addiction treatment and recovery principles and practices, methodologies of assessing and providing specialized treatment, as well as practical experience with Cognitive Behavioral programming.
Typically, the necessary skills and abilities for this position would come from a degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree in the field of human services or a certificate in Chemical Dependency. Preference will be given to those with experience in facilitating programming and working within an institutional corrections environment.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work**:** C - SGEU Regulated 37.33 - one day off every three weeks
Number of Openings**:** 1
Closing Date: Dec 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
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When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations.
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Addictions Counsellor
About the role
Addictions Counsellor - COR002936
Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time
Location(s)****: SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry**:** 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety
Salary Range**:** $36.703 - $45.993 Hourly
Grade**:** SGEU.10.
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, Regina Correctional Centre, is seeking a highly-motivated Addictions Counselor to assist in the delivery of Addiction Programs.
Reporting to the Senior Addictions Counselor, your duties will include facilitating Cognitive Behavioural Addiction Programs in the Designated Substance Abuse Treatment Unit, completing addictions assessments and preparing inmate evaluations, individual counseling and preparing assessments for stakeholders, partners and the community. You will act as liaison with community resources and as a resource to the Correctional Centre as a whole.
Execution of these duties will depend on your communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with your colleagues, inmates, community and other stakeholders within the correctional centre environment.
As the successful candidate you will require knowledge of addiction treatment and recovery principles and practices, methodologies of assessing and providing specialized treatment, as well as practical experience with Cognitive Behavioral programming.
Typically, the necessary skills and abilities for this position would come from a degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree in the field of human services or a certificate in Chemical Dependency. Preference will be given to those with experience in facilitating programming and working within an institutional corrections environment.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work**:** C - SGEU Regulated 37.33 - one day off every three weeks
Number of Openings**:** 1
Closing Date: Dec 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
About Government of Saskatchewan
Welcome to the Government of Saskatchewan’s LinkedIn Page!
This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure.
When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations.
Visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/careers page to explore more ways of connecting with us.