Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Addictions Counsellor

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Georgianwood

JOB CLASS

Residential Counsellor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full-Time (up to 2 years)

RATE OF PAY

$33.65-$36.10 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

37.5 hours per week, as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Open

POSTING DATE

September 23, 2025

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.


The Georgianwood Program for Concurrent Disorders serves people living with substance use and mental health problems. This program offers inpatient treatment for people experiencing both a mental health problem and substance use problem at the same time, which together are called concurrent disorders. The Georgianwood Program provides specialized, evidence-based services to help clients optimize health and well-being. We work with each client to understand their goals and determine the best treatment and supports to achieve those goals

.The Clinical Manager of Georgianwood is currently seeking an Addiction Counsellor. The purpose of this position is to provide assessment, treatment and support for patients who have a co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (concurrent disorders).

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page.

https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide assessment of severity, frequency and duration of substance abuse Provide integrated group psycho-educational sessions on substance use and mental illness. Provide group and individual therapeutic interventions for concurrent disorders Assist with intake and triage with referral sources, processing patients through the admission process, and responding to family concerns when need arises Assess and record patient symptoms and progress in the clinical file Participate in research activities, program development and evaluation projects as required

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal training in addictions and mental illness from a recognized post-graduate addiction studies program Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with therapeutic practices and approaches for assisting patients who have concurrent disorders Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric disorders, the interactive problems with addictive substances, mental illness and prescribed medications, and theories of addiction and treatment interventions Membership or eligibility in the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) Preference for experience working for a hospital or mental health care service Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills Proven written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to adapt readily to change Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude Preference for proficiency in French and English language skills You must meet the requirements of our COVID-19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption. Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm)


on October 2, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-252. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.