Addictions Counsellor
Rose City Recovery
Welland, Ontario
Full-Time / Part-Time Available
Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day
At Rose City Recovery, we believe recovery is about far more than simply helping someone stop using substances—it is about helping people rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and hope.
We are a growing residential addiction and mental health treatment centre dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care in a supportive, compassionate environment. We are looking for an Addictions Counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction, develop healthy coping strategies, and create lasting recovery.
If you are someone who genuinely cares about people, believes in evidence-based treatment, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and wants to be part of an organization striving for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Addictions Counsellor is responsible for providing individual and group counselling services to clients participating in residential addiction treatment. Working alongside our clinical and support teams, you will assist clients in identifying barriers to recovery, developing individualized treatment goals, and building the skills necessary to maintain long-term wellness.
This role requires strong clinical judgement, excellent documentation skills, professionalism, and the ability to build meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Responsibilities
As an Addictions Counselor, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using a person-centred approach.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups.
- Provide individual counseling sessions.
- Complete ongoing progress notes and clinical documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences.
- Assist with discharge planning and aftercare development.
- Support clients through difficult emotional experiences using trauma-informed practices.
- Encourage participation in recovery programming and community supports.
- Monitor client progress and update treatment goals as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational and professional standards.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and professional development.
- Collaborate with physicians, management, support staff, and external community partners.
- Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries at all times.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
Required
- Diploma or Degree in Addiction Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Community Services, or a related field.
- Knowledge of addiction, concurrent disorders, relapse prevention, and recovery-oriented care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check (or ability to obtain one).
Preferred
- Registration or eligibility with a recognized professional regulatory body or certification organization.
- Experience working within residential addiction treatment.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
- Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI).
- Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
- Knowledge of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
- Trauma-Informed Care training.
- Suicide intervention and crisis management experience.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
- Has genuine compassion and empathy.
- Builds trust quickly with clients.
- Maintains professional boundaries while creating meaningful therapeutic relationships.
- Remains calm during crisis situations.
- Values teamwork and open communication.
- Takes initiative and enjoys contributing ideas.
- Is committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Believes every person deserves the opportunity to recover.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on education and experience.
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Ongoing clinical supervision.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to help shape a growing organization.
- Meaningful work that has a lasting impact on people's lives.
- Positive, recovery-focused work environment.
- Modern residential treatment facility.
- Opportunity for career growth as the organization expands.
Schedule
- Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available.
- Day, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday shifts.
- Some flexibility may be available depending on operational needs.
Why Rose City Recovery?
At Rose City Recovery, our mission is simple:
To provide compassionate, evidence-informed addiction and mental health treatment that empowers individuals to build healthy, meaningful, and sustainable lives in recovery.
We believe our staff are the heart of our organization. Every interaction has the potential to change someone's life, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where our team feels valued, respected, and supported.
If you are passionate about recovery and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Please submit:
send to [email protected]
Qualified applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Rose City Recovery is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
