Addictions Counsellor

Canadian-Addiction-Treatment-Centres; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits Plan for you and your/1

Employee Assistance Programs through a

Discounted GoodLife fitness

Paid time off for vacation

Wellness days for illness, mental 건강

Job summary

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) is seeking an experienced Addictions Counsellor to join our in-patient treatment team in Vaughan. The role involves facilitating individual and group counselling sessions, assessing clients, and supporting the clinical team while responding to needs in a high‑stress environment.

You will conduct intake assessments, manage crises, and coordinate referrals within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in drug & alcohol counselling with minimum 1 year experience.
• Criminal Reference Check (CRCB) is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and complete orientation paperwork.
• Attend walk-in clients and provide fast track access to the program.
• Orient clients to program guidelines and book short-term counselling sessions.
• Provide referrals to access other support services as per treatment plan.
• Respond to client emergencies using approved crisis intervention approaches.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma in drug & alcohol counselling

Job description

Line of Business : Inpatient, Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres

Position Type: Casual (Scheduled), Permanent

Vacancy Status: This Posting is for a New Role

Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 Per Hour

What you’ll love about CATC:

AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE:

C ompassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help

A ccountability – we take responsibility for outcomes

R espect – we work well with others

E xcellence – we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter

• Wellness: Group Benefits Plan for you and your family along with Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health, discounted GoodLife fitness memberships, paid time off for vacation, wellness days for illness, and mental health, and bereavement.
• Career Development: Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
• Preparation for the Future : Retirement Savings Plan(RRSP/DPSP).
• Employee Recognition : Service Recognition Program.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Addictions Counsellor to join our in-patient treatment team. This position will support clients and our clinical team by facilitating individual and group counselling sessions while responding to individual client needs while on-shift. This position is required to work in a stressful environment often dealing with clients in crisis situations, therefore the ability to function independently and frequently under pressure while managing multiple duties, including emergency situations, is an expectation of this job.

YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The counsellor is responsible to conduct intake assessments & complete various paperwork during the orientation and assessment process.
• Attend to walk-in patients and provide fast track access to get the patient on the program as soon as possible - We are following strict Covid-19 Rules with physical distancing.
• Orient patient to program guidelines
• Book appointments for short term counselling sessions as required by the patient/physician
• Provide appropriate referrals to patients to access other support services as per treatment plan
• Doing interventions and respond to patient emergencies using approved crisis/emergency intervention approaches and reporting such incidents to the patient’s physician and manager
• Follow the principles of quality file documentation as outlined in policy and procedure
• Providing appropriate support when requested by clinic manager & support staff with certain duties which would assist the physician in a proactive patient case management.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:

• Degree or Diploma in drug & alcohol counselling with minimum 1 year experience
• Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification is an asset.
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills demonstrating compassion and empathy
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills
• Professional manner and ability to take personal initiative
• Personal commitment to wellness and demonstrated interest in the field
• Must be flexible and drive to different clinic locations as needed

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1995, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) operates three inpatient addiction treatment centres, a national network of more than 70 outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinics and specialty pharmacies in Canada.

CATC delivers services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that prioritizes quality care and an exceptional patient experience.

Our outpatient clinics provide walk-in support in person or virtually to enable community-based access to accredited treatment programs. Our CARE teams provide rapid access to a team of medical professionals, pharmacy services and wrap-around supports to engage patients through stabilization and treatment plans that enable patient success in achieving care goals.

Our inpatient treatment centres provide structured, 24/7 medically supported care in a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals who require intensive stabilization and recovery support. Care is focused on building a strong foundation for long-term recovery through accredited, evidence-based programming. Our secure virtual counselling services make care more accessible through flexible, remote connections with qualified professionals.

As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.