Addictions Outreach Counsellor

Full-time Contract Entry Level

Posted 04 Sep 2026

Job Title: Addictions Outreach Counsellor

Duration: Full-Time, contract ending March 31st, 2027 with possible extension

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week, with evening work as required

Hourly Rate: $28.50-$35.02 per hour

Reports To: Director of Youth and Outreach Services

Posting Date: Friday September 4th, 2026

Closing Date: Friday September 11th, 2026at 4:00pm

Position Summary

The Counsellor provides services to clients through the agency’s Outreach Services Program. The Counsellor provides services on a daily basis through a continuum of functions that can include: initial and ongoing screening and assessment, treatment planning and ongoing adjustments as required, community treatment, referral and integration of required services, ongoing data entry and clinical file recording, advocacy, potential conjoint family services, group counselling, and collaboration with other service providers.

Qualifications

• A relevant undergraduate degree plus two years of addiction experience or a relevant two-year Community College diploma with five years of addiction experience.
• Registered with a regulatory college (i.e. Ontario College of Social Workers/Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario) is an asset.
• Current criminal record check for vulnerable sector.
• Valid Driver’s license and insurance.
• Training in DBT, CBT and/or Solution-Focused Therapy would be considered an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience using CRMS database.
• Experience in harm reductions, safety planning and crisis intervention.
• Experience working in a trauma informed care setting

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and negotiate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team of service providers.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, problem solving, advocacy and assessment skills
• Able to manage crisis and adverse situations with staff, clients and families.

Details of Position/Hours of Work

Regular work week is 35 hours/week, with weekend and evening work as needed.

Services will be provided in office, the client’s home, community agencies or at locations in the community convenient for the client.

CASON offers a supportive work environment and a competitive benefits package that prioritizes

employee well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Salary range of $28.50-$35.02 per hour, based on education and years of experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits available after 3 months, including extended health care, prescriptions, dental, vision, paramedical services, travel insurance, gender affirmation care, long-term disability, life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer-matched pension plan after 6 months (3% employer contribution matched with 3% employee contribution), with optional voluntary contributions and access to a Financial Advisor.
• Professional support, including coverage of regulatory college fees (OCSWSSW and CRPO).
• Generous paid time off, including 2 weeks’ vacation to start (increasing to 3 weeks after 1 year), 16 paid health days, and 2 personal days annually.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Entry Services

Inquiry contact:

• Collect information in enough detail to determine the client’s immediate needs and to provide direction for the next step.
• Complete an intake with a person to determine if eligible for agency services, to complete the intake form and orient the client to services available at agency and process.

2. Screening and Assessment

• Conduct a standardized screening and assessment session (if required), using approved documents.
• Determine the client’s specific needs, goals, characteristics, problems and stage of change through…