Job Posting Number:

J0625-0913

Job Title:

Addiction Counsellor Client Access Coordinator

Job Category:

Healthcare Professional

Unit:

Community Mental Health Services

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Open Positions:

1

City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:

August 29, 2025

Available Shifts:

Day Shift Monday through Friday - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:

September 5, 2025

Salary:

$33.94 - $39.07/Hour

Union:

OPSEU

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality

People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners

Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Outpatient and Geriatric Mental Health Services, the Addiction Counsellor works collaboratively with individuals experiencing substance use issues and/or concurrent mental health problems that affect their functioning in some areas such as at home, school/work, and/or in the community. The Addiction Counsellor will primarily conduct screening, intake, and brief assessment with clients referred to the service and will work collaboratively with both internal and external programs to link individuals with the most appropriate service.

Requirements of the job

• College diploma in Human Services Field

• Minimum 3 years experience working with individuals experiencing substance use and/or concurrent mental health issues

• Understanding of the etiological factors that contribute to addictions and mental health

• Demonstrated screening, intake, brief assessment, and treatment planning skills with a variety of age groups

• Experience in utilizing variety of counselling and psychotherapeutic tools, both individually and in group format, including prescriptive programs, problem solving, emotional regulation, techniques for coping with anxiety and stress, social skill development, milieu therapy, fostering life skills, crisis intervention, and coping with acute situations

• Ability to work autonomously

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with team members and community partners

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Good computer skills

• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance

• Valid driver's license and access to own transportation

• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French) – and testing completed

Assets:

• Knowledge of community resources

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