Addiction Counsellor (52-26)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 5 2026 AT 4:00PM

ADDICTION COUNSELLOR (52-26)

ADULT/YOUTH PROGRAM

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Job Status: Permanent

Base office: Parry Sound

Competition #: 52-26

Purpose of the Position: The Addiction Counsellor provides counselling and support services to individuals families and communities experiencing and/or impacted by substance use and/or gambling to aid in the understanding of the effects of substance use and gambling. This position includes care planning referrals group facilitation and supportive counselling. The position will encompass community-based capacity building and stigma reduction through education and prevention consultation and collaboration. Intervention aids in the understanding of the effects of substance use and co-occurring mental health issues 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 area schools childrens mental health school personnel family physicians hospitals withdrawal management services etc. Service delivery occurs in a range of office and 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 post-diploma specialization in addictions
  • Mental Health related diploma with relevant work experience PLUS registration with a regulated health professional college
• Registration with a recognized college (i.e. OCSWSSW) an asset
• 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 electronic medical records
• 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: $29.85 to $39.09 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Optional enrollment in aRegistered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.

You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 52-26 by 4:00pm on Wednesday August 5 2026 to:

The Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch

173-202 Manitoba Street

Bracebridge Ontario P1L 1S3

Telephone 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 29 - 39