Job opportunity
Addiction and concurrent disorders Counselor
Hawkesbury and District General Hospital
Addiction and concurrent disorders Counselor
Requisition Number
:
ADDIC001123
Posted : October 5, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Pay or shift range: $41.24 CAD to $53.47 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
The Addiction Counselor works collaboratively with clients who have addiction, gambling and possibly concurrent disorders. The Addiction Counselor performs assessments and completes treatment plans, is responsible for case management and care coordination, provides counselling and therapy, monitors clients’ progress, and works collaboratively with family/caregivers and agencies involved.
Day and evening shifts
The counsellor may be asked to work at different locations depending on organizational needs.
Salary as per O.P.S.E.U. Collective Agreement.
Requirements:
Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology, or related mental health and/or addictions field.
Member of a regulatory body in Ontario.
Certificate in Addiction Counseling will be an asset.
Minimum of two (2) recent years of’ experience in mental health and addictions.
Adheres to the approach of harm reduction and trained in motivational interviewing.
Good interpersonal skills, empathetic, able to easily develop therapeutic relationships, capable of managing difficult clients and obtain the confidence of clients.
Experience in addiction counselling and treatment.
Good knowledge of mental illness and concurrent disorders.
Good knowledge of various treatment modalities specific to addiction treatment such as: CBT, DBT, MI.
Possess a working knowledge of both official languages.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, use of vehicle and insurance.
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Apply on source site Requisition Number
:
ADDIC001123
Posted : October 5, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Pay or shift range: $41.24 CAD to $53.47 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
The Addiction Counselor works collaboratively with clients who have addiction, gambling and possibly concurrent disorders. The Addiction Counselor performs assessments and completes treatment plans, is responsible for case management and care coordination, provides counselling and therapy, monitors clients’ progress, and works collaboratively with family/caregivers and agencies involved.
Day and evening shifts
The counsellor may be asked to work at different locations depending on organizational needs.
Salary as per O.P.S.E.U. Collective Agreement.
Requirements:
Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology, or related mental health and/or addictions field.
Member of a regulatory body in Ontario.
Certificate in Addiction Counseling will be an asset.
Minimum of two (2) recent years of’ experience in mental health and addictions.
Adheres to the approach of harm reduction and trained in motivational interviewing.
Good interpersonal skills, empathetic, able to easily develop therapeutic relationships, capable of managing difficult clients and obtain the confidence of clients.
Experience in addiction counselling and treatment.
Good knowledge of mental illness and concurrent disorders.
Good knowledge of various treatment modalities specific to addiction treatment such as: CBT, DBT, MI.
Possess a working knowledge of both official languages.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, use of vehicle and insurance.
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