Addiction Therapist - Full-Time, Temporary (18 months) - HART Hub - Barrie, ON
Are you passionate about mental health and making a difference in your community? Join CMHA Today!
Why Join CMHA Simcoe County?
- Generous paid time off
- We’re a growing organization, which means growing opportunities!
- Enjoy free EFAP, with special discounts for you and your family.
- Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada.
- Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities.
- A 35 hour/week work schedule.
- Committed to implementing an evidence-based DEI Action Plan.
- Located north of the GTA; Simcoe County offers a blend of rural charm and modern amenities, with access to outdoor activities on Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe.
Do you need assistance applying? Please contact our HR Team at [email protected]
Position Summary:
- The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch seeks an Addiction Therapist for HART Hub, who, in accordance with the agency’s policies, standards, and guidelines, is responsible for assessing an individual’s degree of problematic use of mood-altering substances and/or gambling, and for providing individual and group therapy. They will also provide resource information to that person in regards to treatment as necessary.
What You'll Do:
- Provide assessment of addiction and determine mutually agreed upon treatment plan.
- Provide individual and group therapy to those suffering the effects of substance and/or gambling misuse.
- Coordinate and co-facilitate groups with other HART Hub partner agencies.
- Collaborate with other service providers to facilitate access to/coordination of services.
- Provide aftercare/follow-up to clients referred.
- Provide all services mentioned above in satellite offices, as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years combined education and experience in the human services field.
- Must have one of the following: Social Service Worker, Addictions Diploma or, a University degree in a human service related field.
- All applicants must be registered as a member in good standing with one of the following six regulatory bodies: the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
- Experience in mental health and/or addictions sector (community-based setting preferred).
- Must have access to a vehicle, a valid Ontario driver’s license, and adequate automobile insurance.
- Fluency in French or another second language would be an asset.
- Submission of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), including a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Salary Scale:
- Addiction Therapist Level 1: $54,655 - $60,497 per annum
Hours of Work:
- Thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Able to work within a flexible framework to respond to client needs.
Recruitment Reason: Replacement
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please note that CMHA SCB does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment and selection process.
CMHA Simcoe County Branch is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990 CMHA Simcoe County Branch will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. CMHA Simcoe County Branch supports the recovery of people with mental illness and promotes diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applicants including persons with lived experience, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Pay: $54,655.00-$60,497.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you registered with one of the following 6 regulatory bodies: College of Psychologists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Education:
Licence/Certification:
- G Driver's Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
