Addictions Counsellor (31-26)
Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch • central ontario, Canada
Role Description
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL JUNE 15, 2026, AT 4:00PM
ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR (31-26)
ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Job Status: Permanent
Base office: Parry Sound
Competition #: 31-26
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 skil...