Behavioral therapist Jobs in Gravenhurst, ON

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING : O PEN 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

supportive counselling

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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Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 29 - 38