Addictions Counsellor (31-26)

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 skill development in all life domains...