AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Substance Use Health Counsellors are responsible for:
- Assessing clients utilizing standardized assessment tools
- Engaging clients in the treatment planning process
- Providing counselling and case management using a variety of evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and modalities
- Collaborating with other service providers
- Advocating for and supporting clients to assist in meeting their needs
- Participating in ongoing and regular supervision and professional growth
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and reports
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
- A sound theoretical framework for working in mental health and substance use health
- Superior communication skills
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
- Understanding of Indigenous culture and history with awareness of culturally respectful services
- Experience and skill in group facilitation
- Experience working with systems such as mental health, substance use health, social assistance, child welfare and criminal justice
Qualifications
The successful candidate requires at minimum:
- Bachelor level degree in a social science
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Three (3) years of relevant experience
- Solid clinical framework with knowledge in a variety of therapeutic interventions including CBT and DBT
- Ability to provide culturally based interventions
- Use of a personal vehicle
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
Application Deadline
Monday, June 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Carolyn Loiselle, HR Coordinator at careers@tbaycounselling.com
Benefits
6% of wages in lieu of benefits; Paid Time Off Benefits.
Pay Range
$35.11 – $41.70 per hour