Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch
Location
Brampton, Ontario
Salary
CA$67,419 - CA$79,317 / YEAR
Provide addiction services at RAAM Clinics, including screening, assessment, and treatment planning for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. Coordinate care with community providers and develop recovery and crisis plans to support client wellness.
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field and registration with an affiliated professional college. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in addiction or concurrent counselling and a valid driver's license.
As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.
In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out: 4 weeks accrued vacation Up to 18 sick days accrued per year HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
We're looking for a full-time Concurrent Disorders Specialist to join our team! The Concurrent Disorders Specialist provides addiction services to clients at the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics including initial screening and assessment, treatment planning, brief intervention, lifestyle and personal counselling to assist clients to develop skills to manage substance misuse and/or mental health issues.
Permanent full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.
What you need to join our team Master’s Degree in Social Work or other related/relevant educational qualification Registration with affiliated College or Association is required Additional Certification or Diploma in Addictions is an asset Minimum of five (5) years addiction and/or concurrent counselling experience Demonstrated skill in addiction assessment and treatment including working knowledge of relevant screening and assessment tools Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating groups Knowledge of a “Stages of Treatment” approach in the treatment of substance use disorder Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc. Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday June 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time. Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!
CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, those with a personal lived or living experience navigating mental health, substance use and/or addiction challenges and personal recovery and all equity-deserving groups.
*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).
Accessibility Statement When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at HRrecords@cmhapeel.ca
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment
To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.
Next Steps We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.
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