Addictions Counsellor / Case Manager (Mental Health & Justice Supportive Housing)
$53,000–$59,000 year
HybridMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and treatment planning for justice-involved individuals navigating addiction and mental health challenges. Provide ongoing supportive counselling and case management, including referral, aftercare, and discharge while managing a defined caseload. Respond to crisis situations with appropriate interventions and support clients in developing healthy boundaries. Participate actively in case conferences and consultations with treatment providers and community organizations. Initiate and maintain client files and documentation in accordance with best practices and legal guidelines. This role supports the Mental Health & Justice Supportive Housing program and requires weekly attendance at the Brampton Drug Treatment Court for pre-court briefings. Work is 90-100% community-based with frequent travel to clients in units, shelters, and encampments across the Region of Peel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field from an accredited institution or relevant education with commensurate experience
- 2 years experience working as an addictions counsellor and case manager
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Valid Ontario Driver's License, insurance, and reliable vehicle
- Community based work (90-100%) - frequent travel by car to clients and in the community within the Region of Peel
- 35-hour work week; Mon - Fri 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
- Knowledge and/or experience working in a harm reduction framework
- familiarity with abstinence based programs
- Clinical skills in addiction and substance abuse, concurrent disorders and/or withdrawal management
- ability to perform brief psychosocial and risk assessments
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment methodologies for addiction, including cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing
- Experience in delivering counselling services through individual sessions, group therapy, group facilitation and/or educational workshops
- Knowledge and/or experience working with clients in various personal circumstances or settings - including but not limited to transitional housing/homelessness, concurrent disorders, adults, seniors, mandated client programs and those within the criminal justice system
- Proficiency in non-violent crisis intervention techniques
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- ability to work empathetically with people from all socio-economic backgrounds, including marginalized/stigmatized populations
- Critical thinking skills and the capacity to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated knowledge and a philosophy of substance abuse aligned with PAARC's philosophy
- evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling skills
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge and/or experience working with the supportive housing system and/or justice system
- GAIN Q3 MI ONT Certification
- Training/experience administering Naloxone
- Proficiency in prevalent languages in the Region of Peel
- French language skills
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