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Addictions Counsellor

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers·Erin, Ontario

CA$24 - CA$30/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 4 months ago
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Addictions Counsellor · CA$24 - CA$30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -28% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Ontario (CA$33.17/hr, n=736)
CA$3.64/hr · p10p90 · CA$170/hr
this role: CA$24.00/hrmedian CA$33.17/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 736 posted behavioral health roles in Ontario rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 28% below the Ontario median for behavioral health roles.

The Addictions Counsellor will facilitate individual and group counselling sessions while managing client needs in a 24/7 inpatient environment. Responsibilities include conducting crisis interventions, assisting with intake, and documenting client behaviors to support the interdisciplinary team.

Reference ID: GNS751

Line of Business: Inpatient, Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres

Location: Trafalgar, ON (5483 Trafalgar Rd, Erin, ON N0B 1T0, Canada)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancy Status

This Posting is for a New Role.

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Compensation

$24.00 - $30.00 Per Hour

What you’ll love about catc

As a Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team - Together, We: Compassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help

Accountability – we take responsibility for outcomes

Respect – we work well with others

Excellence – 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.

What you’ll need to have

Minimum education: college diploma specific to addictions and mental health training and an addiction counselling certificate (e.g., ICADC from CACCF).

University degree in social work or psychology is an asset.

Knowledge of social work, psychology, and addiction counselling best practices and a proven ability to work in an intensive, inpatient treatment environment.

Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an addiction’s counsellor.

Inpatient experience is an asset

Current First Aid and CPR training certificate.

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention training is an asset.

Able to work independently and provide detailed and accurate daily reports.

A people person with great problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills.

Maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities by keeping up to date regarding professional standards through reviewing current literature, attending workshops/seminars and networking with colleagues.

Your duties and responsibilities

  • Ability to communicate in an empathic, compassionate, supportive, and skilled manner with clients while on shift.
  • Provide assistance and support to residence activities and functions of day-to-day centre operations.
  • Assist with client intake process.
  • Provide counselling and conduct crisis management, and interventions as needed.
  • Lead/co-lead psychoeducational and skill building groups for clients.
  • Promote continual community building and the application of recovery-based skills.
  • Monitor client behaviours and interactions while on shift, documenting observations and interactions in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Report to the Program Manager and work alongside an interdisciplinary services team.
  • Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings and ensure effective communication between/across shifts in support of individual client needs
  • Participate in team building and service development.
  • Ability to complete tasks independently

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.

Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma in addictions and mental health along with an addiction counselling certificate. A minimum of one year of experience in addiction counselling and current First Aid/CPR certification are required.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • CPR
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Crisis intervention
  • First aid
  • Suicide prevention
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Group facilitation
  • Individual counselling
  • Addiction counselling
  • Client intake
  • Case documentation
  • Psychoeducational group leadership
  • Recovery-based skill application

Benefits

  • Retirement savings plan
  • Group benefits plan
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
  • Service recognition program
  • Wellness days
  • Discounted goodlife fitness memberships
  • Employee assistant programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
CA$24 - CA$30/hr
Location
Erin, Ontario
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
CA

Hiring organization

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers

Empowering people at all stages of addiction recovery across the full spectrum of care There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery from substance use disorder or addictive behaviours. As Canada’s largest provider of compassionate, effective addiction care for nearly 30...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.

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