Addiction Counselor jobs

Position Overview:
Seeking a compassionate, professional, and experienced Addiction Counsellor to join our dedicated team. You will provide trauma-informed, evidence-based counselling services to clients recovering from substance use disorders, supporting them through our residential program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of 5-6 clients.
• Conduct individual counselling sessions using motivational interviewing, CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices.
• Lead group sessions, workshops, and educational groups covering addiction, relapse prevention, coping skills, trauma, and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with staff to create individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries clearly and in compliance with CARF standards.
• Monitor clients' mental health, physical wellness, and overall progress, coordinating additional supports as needed.
• Facilitate family sessions and communication when appropriate to enhance the client's support network.
• Actively participate in case consultations, interdisciplinary meetings, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Diploma, degree or certificate in Addictions & Mental Health, Counselling, Social Work, Social Service Work, or Human Services related field. Registration with CACCF, CRPO or OCSWSSW registration required.
• 2 + Years of experience of field experience. Lived experience with addiction and recovery a strong asset and heavily preferred.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, concurrent disorders, addiction, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical, confidential, and culturally sensitive practice.

Preferred Experience:

• Open to holistic, non-12 Step recovery approaches.
• Familiarity with virtual counselling platforms and telehealth practices, or willing to learn.
• Lived experience or a deep understanding of addiction recovery.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• On-site in St. Catharines, Ontario

Compensation:

• $28-$38/hr
• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training.
• Wellness spending account
• Training and education spending account

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Experience:

• lived : 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and Vehicle? (preferred)
• Registration with a governing body (CACCF/OCSWSSW/CRPO) (required)
• First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person