Addictions Counsellor (36-25)
Addictions Counsellor (36-25)
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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL MAY 21 2025 AT 4:00PM
ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR ADULT PROGRAM (3625)
Hours of Work:35 hours per week
Job Status: Contract
Base office: Bracebridge
Competition #: 3625
Purpose of the Position: The Addiction Counsellor provides a range of communitybased addiction services to individuals experiencing and/or impacted by substance use. The role will provide counselling including assessment care planning and referrals. The role will also encompass case management and communitybased capacity building and stigma reduction through community education development and liaison. Intervention aids understanding of the effects of substance use and cooccurring mental health issues while supporting positive change and enhanced coping improved health status and skill development in all life domains. The role will involve working closely with key community partners such as the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinics family physicians hospitals withdrawal management services etc. Service delivery occurs in a range of office and/or community settings
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a human service/health science discipline relevant to the position. Equivalency may be considered for a combination of educational experiences. Examples of equivalency include:
- Addictions: Diploma in human services/health sciences PLUS postdiploma specialization in addictions
- Mental Health related diploma with relevant work experience PLUS registration with a regulated health professional college
- Addiction positions require registration with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation or eligible and willing to acquire registration with clear goals to become certified.
- One year of experience working with persons who have mental illness and/or developmental disability and/or substance use issues preferred plus experience in providing one or more of the following preferred:
- supportive counselling
- case management
- crisis intervention
- Manage internal and external relationships to have and demonstrate empathy and compassion to be aware of emotional intelligence conflict resolution and the understanding of the feelings ideas and beliefs of others.
- Indigenous cultural awareness and education is an asset.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting
- Excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows the Internet and data management software
- A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound
- A valid Ontario G or G2 drivers license a safe and reliable means of transportation and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $in liability coverage.
- Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset
- Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays
Salary scale: $29.26 $38.32 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits include:Comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.
You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 3625 to:
The Hiring Committee
Canadian Mental Health Association MuskokaParry Sound Branch
173202 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge Ontario P1L 1S3
Telephone (705)Online: CMHA MPS Careers
Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.
Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply
We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.
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We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
