Addictions Counsellor Degree

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience with group therapy and addiction assessments and interventions.

Education

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• A degree acceptable by the employer with relevant experience

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable

Competencies

• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Counseling skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues.
• Ability to develop appropriate recovery plans
• Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model
• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Ability to promote healthy lifestyles with diverse populations
• Ability to triage cases
• Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Knowledge with treating substance and/or substance dependence & the effects
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
• Knowledge and ability to monitor withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in group dynamics

Other Information

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