Job Description

Job Posting Number:
J0825-0767
Job Title:
Residential Addiction Counselor
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
Community Mental Health Services
Job Type:
Permanent Part Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
August 22, 2025
Available Shifts:
Scheduled all shifts and weekends - Schedule subject to change Closing Date:
August 29, 2025
Salary:
$27.68 - $28.51/Hour
Union:
CUPE







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

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Reporting to the Supervisor of Residential Services, the Residential Addiction Counsellor will be working within CCH operated residential facilities and is responsible for observing and managing behaviours as well as identifying potential mental health concerns for further follow-up. Interactions with clients are evidence-based and incorporate a multidisciplinary approach. The counsellor is responsible for ensuring thorough documentation for the purposes of clinical management and risk reduction. The counsellor works with other professionals to ensure appropriate on-going treatment and enhancement of life skills.

Requirements of the job

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2-year college diploma in a social service-related field 2 years' experience in addiction and mental health counselling Must have a valid driver's license Must have an acceptable driving record Valid first aid and CPR Current suicide intervention training Basic cooking and cleaning skills Good written and oral communication skills Good computer skills Good interpersonal, organization and presentation skills Strong team orientation Knowledge of the various treatment modalities specific to addictions and mental health Non-judgmental approach to clients Ability to work independently Motivational interviewing skills Demonstrate regular, punctual attendance Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French - and testing completed)

Key skills or competencies

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Certification in Addiction Therapy/counselling Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Familiarity with the Health Equity Impact Assessment and Safewards Model and Trauma Informed Care Current with CCH Mandatory Training including Caregivers as Partner and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention * Working Knowledge of Harm Reduction Strategies inclusive of Safe Medication Practices, Naloxone Administration, Opiate Agonist Therapy