Addiction Counsellor II

OPSEU

Job Title: Addiction Counsellor II
Status: Temporary Full Time
Department: Addiction Community Treatment
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
8 Hour Shifts, days/evenings Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Pinewood Centre
Wage Schedule: $36.810 - $43.450 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500002455

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 19 August 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 26 August 2025.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pinewood Centre provides a range of substance use, concurrent disorders and problem gambling treatment services to seniors, adults and youth and their families in Durham Region. This position will function as part of the Community Treatment Team and provide a range of substance use treatment services for individuals seeking support. The counsellor provides direct clinical services, outreach, consultation, and program development activities within evidence-based models of care. Close collaboration with other community partners is an essential component of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences;
• Registration with professional college, as regulated;
• Demonstrated experience with substance use and concurrent disorders populations, including intake/screening, assessment, referral, and treatment
• Planning and other case management functions;
• Demonstrated experience in provision of individually-based substance use counselling, and group-based services, including psycho-educational and therapeutic modalities; experience with telephone counselling is also required;
• Knowledge of other key issues associated with substance use, particularly working with youth, concurrent disorders, physical health issues, homelessness, family issues, and their issues;
• Demonstrated inclusion and ability to work with family or other personal supports as an integral part of service delivery;
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
• Excellent documentation skills, ensuring client files are maintained and managed in a secure manner according to Lakeridge Health standards;
• Excellent working knowledge of theories of addiction, evidence-based treatment models and best practices;
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and the provincial addictions treatment system; ability to work closely with the community and the mental health and addictions communities of practice;
• Ability to recognize and diffuse escalating or potentially violent clients;
• Ability to work closely with a clinical team, and independently in a manner consistent with high professional standards;
• Experience with program and service development;
• Commitment to a client focused and harm reduction philosophy of care;
• Proven good performance record and ability of maintaining same standard;
• Willingness to be clinically supervised and pursue ongoing professional development;
• Must have and maintain a valid Ontario driver's license; and
• CPIC check required.
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.