Presbyterian Medical Services·Espanola, Ontario
The counselor provides professional drug and alcohol abuse counseling services to behavioral health clients. They are also responsible for developing and implementing educational and preventative outreach programs.
Job category: Mental health/ Behavioral health / Substance use / Counselor
This is a professional position providing drug and alcohol abuse counseling to Behavioral Health clients.
Candidates must hold at least an Associate degree and possess a valid state license such as LADAC, LSAA, or equivalent mental health licensure. At least six months of experience in interviewing, screening, and assessing clients is required.
Market context
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.