Addiction Specialist

Why Join CMHA-S/M?! As a nation-wide organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service. All Staff are Eligible for: Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Employee & Family Assistance Program Paid Holiday Float Day Professional Development Opportunities Full-Time Permanent Staff Receive: 8 Paid Sick Days 2 Paid Personal Days 3 Weeks Vacation (to start) Benefit Package CMHA-S/M Job Posting – 26-13 Addiction Specialist, Residential Addiction Treatment Program Department : Substance Use Recovery and Shelter Services Employment Status : Full-time Permanent Hours per Week : 35 hours per week Work Location : 288 Kingsmount Boulevard, Sudbury, ON Union Membership : This position is a unionized position (OPSEU) Posting Deadline : Open until filled Responsibilities: The Addiction Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive therapeutic support to individuals participating in an abstinence-based residential addiction treatment program. This role supports residents throughout their treatment journey by conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based individual and group counselling, coordinating care, facilitating discharge planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to promote sustained recovery and wellness. The Addictions Specialist applies broad knowledge of addiction treatment and concurrent mental health conditions, providing specialized therapeutic interventions that support residents in achieving and maintaining recovery. The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required. For the complete job description, visit our website. Qualifications: Graduation from a 2-year College Diploma Program or a University Degree in a health or social services discipline. Registration, in good standing, with a regulating professional body e.g., Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or working towards registration. Minimum 1 year experience in a related position. Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, Occupational Act: Health & Safety, Privacy legislation, Ontario Human Rights Code, Child and Family legislation, housing legislation, etc. Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Individual Record Management and Assessment Software. Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle. Automobile liability insurance coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000. Knowledge of community agencies and resources. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in English is essential. Advanced conversational French is essential for 40% of these positions. Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English as per our French Language Service Plan. If no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual English- speaking candidates may be considered. Salary: Bachelor Degree: Hourly, Step 1: $28.12 - Step 4: $33.09 College Diploma: Hourly, Step 1: $25.37 - Step 4: $29.84 *Successful candidates for this position will start at Step 1 of the salary grid. How to apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] o This posting is for an existing vacancy. o CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We adhere to AODA legislation and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require any accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. o Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/these positions only. o All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. o We do not make assumptions about people’s pronouns and identity and are committed to creating an environment where it is safe to share and ask.

The Addiction Specialist provides comprehensive therapeutic support, including assessments and individualized treatment plans, for residents in an abstinence-based program. The role involves delivering evidence-based individual and group counselling and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote sustained recovery.

Candidates must have a college diploma or university degree in health or social services and at least one year of related experience. Registration with a professional body like OCSWSSW and a valid Ontario Driver's License are required.

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Paid Holiday Float Day • Professional Development Opportunities • Paid Sick Days • Paid Personal Days • Vacation • Benefit Package

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Individual Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Crisis Intervention
• Treatment Planning
• Case Management
• Discharge Planning
• Patient Assessment
• Interpersonal Communication
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Record Management Software
• French Language Proficiency
• English Language Proficiency

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

1+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available