Job Description

Numero du poste :

J1125-0958

Titre du poste :

Addiction Counsellor

Categorie de poste :

Professionnel en soins de sante

Unite :

Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre

Type de poste :

Permanent Temps Plein

Postes ouverts :

1

Ville, province, pays :

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted :

Le 3 decembre 2025

Quart de travail disponible :

Quart de travail disponible - Horaire sujet a changer


8:00am-16:00am - Schedule subject to change

Date de retrait :

Le 10 decembre 2025

Salaire :

$33.94 - $39.07/heure

Syndicat :

OPSEU



Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.

With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.

At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.

Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.

Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:


Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality


People - Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners


Integration - Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system



Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.



This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities


Reporting to the Manager Addiction Services, the Addiction Counsellor works collaboratively with individuals identified as being at risk for or as experiencing addiction or substance use issues, and possibly concurrent mental health problems that affect their functioning in some areas such as at home, school/work, and/or in the community.


Requirements of the job


2 year College Diploma in Human Studies Strong counselling skills in the area of addiction and and experience working with all age group. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with community partners Ability to work independently Strong written and oral communication skills Good computer skills Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Advanced Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance Minimal 2 years experience in Addiction counselling and 1 year experience in Mental health Minimal 2 years experience in group facilitation Experience in establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients to improve health outcomes and wellbeing Experience in utilizing variety of counselling and psychotherapeutic tools, both individually and in group format, including prescriptive programs, problem solving, emotional regulation, techniques for coping with anxiety and stress, social skill development, milieu therapy, fostering life skills, crisis intervention, and coping with acute situations Demonstrated assessment and treatment planning skills Ability to be organized and autonomous, and have good team-work capabilities Understanding of the etiological factors that contribute to addictions and mental health Certified in First Aid/CPR Valid Driver's License Functional proficiency in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French - and testing completed)


Assets:


Worked with homeless population

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