JOIN ADAPT'S IMPACTFUL TEAM

Become part of the ADAPT team-where your work truly matters. We champion career development, foster a positive and supportive culture, and celebrate a diverse and inclusive environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position: PGBAAddictions Counsellor/ Day Treatment Facilitator, Probelm Gambling and Behavioural Addictions

Type of role: full time

Location: hybrid (Burlington; traveling across Halton Region may be required)

Posting is for an existing vacancy.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

- A fun, cooperative, and diverse team environment
- Exceptional work-life balance with growth opportunities
- Top of the line advantages and competive salaries with clear progression path
- Cross- professional collaboration to enhance your skills and impact
- Access to ongoing training and career development

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Clinical Level Responsibilities

- assesses client needs through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interviews
- in consultation with the client, develops an individual treatment plan
- facilitates psycho-educational groups and workshops
- provides individual counselling and/or group facilitation to address clients' needs
- makes referrals to other appropriate support services and agencies, as needed
- conducts appropriate case management services
- provides consultative services to community agencies, professionals or individuals, as required
- maintains accurate and complete clinical records and service tracking data according to guidelines established by ADAPT, the MOHLTC and/or the funding agency
- participates in clinical supervision sessions

Day Treatment Facilitation Responsibilities





- co-facilitates programing Monday-Friday
- delivers the Day Treatment programming remotely to clients across Ontario, with facilitation taking place in-person at the office.
- provides direct clinical services to the clients of the ADAPT Day Treatment Program for individuals with gambling concerns
- provides consultation and/or counselling services to collateral clients of those attending the Day Treatment Program, where appropriate
- provides follow-up communication to all referral agents regarding clients referred by that agency according to established standards
- provides after care services to graduate clients, as assigned;

Community Education and Awareness Responsibilities

- is involved in research and development of presentation programming and material
- organizes and facilitates community events to raise awareness towards PGBA issues
- participates in Problem Gambling awareness and education activities within the community
- facilitates PGBA drop-in programming and in house presentations
- maintains up-to-date content for presentations

WHAT WE ASK FOR

Education

- University degree/ diploma in Social Work/ Social Service and/ or Health related field plus Addiction Studies certification,



or equivalent combination of experience and education

Licenses, certification, credentials

- Professional registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and designation of Social Service Worker an asset;
- Non-violent crisis intervention, First Aid, CPR and ASIST certifications are assets;

Experience

- 1-2 years counselling experience in addictions or a related field;
- Experience in:
- Community development and networking;
- Facilitating skills-based groups and delivering presentations to diverse audiences;
- Record keeping and file management;
- Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work;
- Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change;

YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

- Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories (with emphasis on on best practices for Behavioural Addiction), mental health, concurrent disorders and community resources is required;
- Familiarity with community services and resources;
- Strong communication and active listening
- Ability to: function independently, maintain effective working relationships with others, work effectively under pressure or deadlines and work outside regular office hours as required, use good judgement to make sound decisions
- Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapport building with clients
- Experienced sense and awareness of ethical boundaries and clinical reporting obligations
- Ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive servic

📌 Addictions Counsellor, Problem Gambling and Behavioural Addictions (Burlington)
🏢 ADAPT
📍 Burlington