Counsellor (COAP), Addiction Medicine
Counsellor - Community Opioid Addictions Program (COAP), Addiction Medicine
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)
This posting is the result of an upcoming vacancy
London, Ontario (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: May 26, 2026 -
We believe that everyone has the right to access supports that will foster growth and allow them to live with dignity, and independence in our community
The Counsellors in the Community Opioid Addictions Program (COAP) will work with existing community services to provide coordinated, collaborative, community-based health and social services from an interdisciplinary, integrated and holistic perspective for people with opioid addiction; prioritizing pregnant women and people living with HIV and or Hepatitis C and including people with poly-substance use and/or concurrent disorders.
Providing client-centred care from a harm reduction approach, this front-line position will engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers.
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
- What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
- Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
- Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
- Premiums of $2.00 will be applied for eligible Evening/Night and Weekend Shifts
- When you'll work – 70 hours per bi-weekly period, Rotating Days, Afternoons and Evenings
- What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in extended healthcare benefits
- Your pension plan – Immediately enrolled in in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
- Provide client-centred care from a harm reduction approach
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizations
- Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about opioid treatments and trends in the opioid/drug abusing population
- Seek out and engage individuals with opioid addiction, including people already receiving substitution therapy (methadone maintenance treatment, suboxone treatment, etc.) who require additional medical, social, and psychological supports to improve overall health
- Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
- Provide education, referrals and clinical support for people with opioid addiction and related problems in a coordinated, collaborative, interdisciplinary, integrated and holistic perspective
- Provide the above-mentioned clinical services in satellite offices and other locations as designated and needed.
- Manage and meet targets for a clinical caseload and maintain direct service requirements.
- Manage indirect services and administrative duties.
- Be available for evening clinical work during regular office hours and on occasion outside of regular hours as needed and when appropriate.
- Assist with drug screening tests and clinic support
- Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols
- Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
We require the following qualifications:
- College Diploma or University Degree in a related field, preferably BSW or post-graduate diploma in addiction or equivalent (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
- Valid Driver’s License: minimum G2 class out job duties
- Access to a vehicle required for personal transportation
- Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Ability to attend work regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
- CPI and ASSIST Trained
- Training to administer Naloxone
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (as an RSW, SSW), the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.
Get your application in by – May 26, 2026:
Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.
We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]
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Legal Notifications:
- For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
- Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes