Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

We have rewarding career opportunity for an Addictions Counsellor to join our talented team at Ravensview, part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addictions treatment in Canada.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package, career investment funding/tuition reimbursement funding
• Free staff parking
• Free access to professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean Park
• Onsite dining room with gourmet meals
• Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid and the opportunity to develop knowledge of mental health and addictions care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series.

Homewood Ravensview is a private 75-bed mental health, trauma and addiction facility offering evidence-based, medically-led, inpatient services for first responders, military, veterans, executives & professionals, adults, and young adults. Located in North Saanich on 28 acres of forested hillside, Homewood Ravensview offers clients a comfortable and safe environment featuring serene ocean views from spacious rooms, welcoming common areas and a world-class team of physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors and 24-hour nursing professionals.

As an Addiction Counsellor, you will be an integral part of a collaborative culturally-competent interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide individual and group counselling to clients experiencing addiction and concurrent mental health disorders
• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills-based group sessions focused on addiction, trauma, mood, and anxiety
• Support clients in developing insight, recovery skills, and relapse prevention strategies, including planning for life after treatment
• Conduct assessments related to substance use, problem gambling, and concurrent disorders to inform treatment planning
• Develop and deliver engaging psychoeducation sessions in both individual and group settings
• Lead group therapy and process sessions, fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team including Prime Therapists, physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians
• Contribute to care planning, case management, and discharge planning, connecting clients with appropriate community resources
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support coordinated, high-quality client care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting in accordance with organizational standards
• Apply a measurement-based care approach to monitor client progress and outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and ongoing professional development

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling)
• Certification or membership with a recognized mental health and/or addiction professional body is preferred
• Experience supporting individuals with addiction, concurrent disorders, and mental health challenges
• Strong skills in group facilitation and individual counselling
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT and DBT (considered an asset)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and detailed documentation
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and reflective practice
• Ability to contribute to a client-centered, recovery-oriented, and culturally competent care environment

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Ravensview requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Homewood Health promotes a fair and competitive compensation model. Pay rates are tailored to reflect differences in operating environments and job requirements. Compensation is influenced by many factors including compensation principles or approach for a role or job function, organizational tenure, experience, qualifications or premium skills, external competitiveness, internal comparability, geography and work performance. Pay range for this position is $ 53,917 - $ 67,380.

Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory it operates and recognizes that their historical relationship with the land continues to this day.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.