Addiction Specialist

Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Paid Holiday Float Day

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin is seeking an Addiction Specialist for a residential addiction treatment program. You will provide comprehensive therapeutic support to residents, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver individual and group counselling as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Flexibility is required to cover days, evenings, weekends and holidays. The role requires relevant education, registration, and a commitment to recovery and wellness in

Qualifications

• Graduation from a 2-year College Diploma Program or a University Degree in a health or social services discipline.
• Registration, in good standing, with a regulating professional body or working toward registration.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a related position.
• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, Occupational Act, Privacy legislation, Ontario Human Rights Code, Child and Family legislation, housing legislation, etc.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Individual Record Management and Assessment Software.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Automobile liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is essential. Advanced conversational French is essential for 40% of these positions; bilingual candidates given priority.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive therapeutic support to residents in an abstinence-based residential program.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group counselling.
• Coordinate care and facilitate discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to promote recovery and wellness.
• Work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

English fluency

French bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in health or social services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Record management software

Job description

All Staff are Eligible for:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)


• Employee & Family Assistance Program


• Paid Holiday Float Day


• Professional Development Opportunities

Full-Time Permanent Staff Receive:

• 8 Paid Sick Days


• 2 Paid Personal Days


• 3 Weeks Vacation (to start)

CMHA-S/M Job Posting – 26-13

Addiction Specialist, Residential Addiction Treatment Program

Department: Substance Use Recovery and Shelter Services

Employment Status: Full-time Permanent

Union Membership: This position is a unionized position (OPSEU)

Responsibilities

The Addiction Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive therapeutic support to individuals participating in an abstinence-based residential addiction treatment program. This role supports residents throughout their treatment journey by conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based individual and group counselling, coordinating care, facilitating discharge planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to promote sustained recovery and wellness. The Addictions Specialist applies broad knowledge of addiction treatment and concurrent mental health conditions, providing specialized therapeutic interventions that support residents in achieving and maintaining recovery.

The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a 2-year College Diploma Program or a University Degree in a health or social services discipline.


• Registration, in good standing, with a regulating professional body e.g., Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or working towards registration.


• Minimum 1 year experience in a related position.


• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, Occupational Act: Health & Safety, Privacy legislation, Ontario Human Rights Code, Child and Family legislation, housing legislation, etc.


• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


• Experience with Individual Record Management and Assessment Software.


• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.


• Automobile liability insurance coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000.


• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Fluency in English is essential. Advanced conversational French is essential for 40% of these positions. Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English as per our French Language Service Plan. If no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual English- speaking candidates may be considered.


• College Diploma: Hourly, Step 1: $25.37 - Step 4: $29.84

*Successful candidates for this position will start at Step 1 of the salary grid.

• Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/these positions only.


• All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


• We do not make assumptions about people’s pronouns and identity and are committed to creating an environment where it is safe to share and ask.


• CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We adhere to AODA legislation and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require any accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.


• This posting is for an existing vacancy.