Addictions Counsellor, PHAST Navigator

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About the role

  • Addictions counsellor providing counselling, crisis support, and wellness planning for ADAPT’s Ontario addiction and mental health services. Navigating clients to regional care and collaborating with community partners.

Responsibilities

  • Provide group and individual counselling
  • Facilitate active transfer and navigation of clients to needed services across the region
  • Conduct addictions and mental health assessments
  • Deliver acute stabilizing interventions
  • Evaluate interventions and treatment
  • Facilitate development and implementation of personalized wellness plans
  • Provide one-to-one instrumental support based on client needs
  • Develop, deliver, and evaluate group counselling
  • Provide crisis support
  • Engage, support, and educate families
  • Maintain health records to a high standard of quality
  • Conduct community engagement
  • Engage and collaborate interprofessionally and inter-agency
  • Identify next-stage services and facilitate navigation and warm transfers
  • Complete statistical information according to Ministry and Program requirements
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement cycles
  • Work in the community or at ADAPT partners’ sites and a busy office environment
  • Work remotely/from home when required

Requirements

  • University degree/diploma in Social Work, Social Service and/or a Health-related field plus Addiction Studies certification
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification is required
  • ASIST training or equivalent is required
  • CPI training or equivalent is required
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in individual, family, and group counselling
  • Experience in community development and networking
  • Experience in record keeping and file management
  • Advanced life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work
  • Knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, mental illness, and community resources
  • Strong communication and active listening
  • Ability to present complex clinical information in writing and verbally
  • Ability to read and understand operating instructions, procedure manuals, and complex clinical reports
  • Ability to function independently and work effectively under pressure or deadlines
  • Ability to work outside regular office hours as required
  • Proficiency with computer programs and electronic databases
  • Ability to deliver culturally responsive services
  • Knowledge of French is an asset
  • Professional registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is an asset

Benefits

  • Eligible for Benefits-Class 2
  • Fun, cooperative, and diverse team environment
  • Exceptional work–life balance with growth opportunities
  • Top of the line benefits
  • Competitive salaries with clear progression path
  • Cross‑professional collaboration to enhance your skills and impact
  • Access to ongoing training and career development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Comprehensive tools to support professional growth
  • Accessibility accommodations throughout the hiring process

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$55,368 - CA$62,919 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

HybridBurlingtonCanada

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