The Farm in Stouffville is a private residential mental health and addiction treatment centre located in Stouffville, Ontario. We’re currently looking for an experienced addiction counsellor.

This position requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and self-directed qualified who will work closely with clients in providing timely and effective mental health and addiction treatment services.

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- Perform patient intakes, screenings and assessments;
- Provide comprehensive treatment planning and case management;
- Design and implement goal-oriented care plans;
- Lead group and one-on-one therapy sessions;
- Identify potential recovery triggers and teach coping mechanisms;
- Provide crisis intervention, supportive counselling and advocacy as required;
- Create, maintain, and secure all appropriate documentation related to a patient’s treatment.

Qualifications:

- Addiction Counselling Diploma or equivalent education;
- Minimum one year of experience working with substance abuse and mental health issues,



residential experience is an asset;
- Certification in Addiction Counselling (CCAC) preferred
- Membership with Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) preferred
- Significant knowledge of a variety of counselling modalities including CBT, mindfulness and relapse prevention;
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
- Up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification;
- Ability to work shift work: afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends;
- A successful Vulnerable Sector Check, as per agency policy and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:
- Addictions/Mental Health: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Addiction Counsellor (Overnight and afternoon) (Whitchurch-Stouffville)
🏢 The Farm in Stouffville
📍 Whitchurch-Stouffville