Mental Health Advocate Specialist

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Paarc Full time

Located in Mississauga, at Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC), this is a full-time, permanent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals navigating addiction and mental health challenges.

This role offers a chance to grow with a team that values expertise and passion, while working towards a common goal of supporting community members.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk and psychosocial evaluations, and develop personalized care plans in collaboration with clients.
  • Therapeutic Counselling: Provide ongoing therapeutic support, case management, and client guidance, facilitating both individual and group sessions as needed.
  • Hospital Liaison: Serve as a bridge between hospital in-patient services and PAARC's community programs, ensuring a seamless transition for clients.
  • Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate and timely documentation, participate in team meetings, and contribute to program improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in substance abuse counselling, knowledge of withdrawal management and trauma-informed care, as well as familiarity with anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks.

This position requires ability to work in diverse environments, including hospital settings and community locations, with comfort using office technology and extensive keyboarding skills.

We offer a competitive salary range of $56,242 - $65,616 CAD per year, along with benefits such as mileage reimbursement, RRSP matching, group health/dental plan, LTD/life insurance, EAP, and 4 weeks of vacation time.



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