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Addictions Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brampton ON LT T, Canada Punjabi Community Health Services Full time $65,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Title: Addictions Specialist_HART HUB

Job Posting# ADD-SPL-039/2025-26

Date Posted: October 30, 2025

Reports to: Supervisors for Addictions & Mental Health Programs

Position Type: Full-Time

Date Closed: Open till filled

About Organization:

Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) is a pioneer, community-based, not-for-profit charitable organization that has been serving diverse populations for over 35 years. PCHS provides a wide range of culturally responsive services in the areas of addictions, mental health, geriatric care, health promotion, domestic violence, parenting, settlement, and support for women, children, and youth. PCHS is widely recognized for its innovative Integrated Holistic Service Delivery Model and has contributed to several community-based research studies. The organization is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International and Imagine Canada, reflecting its commitment to quality and accountability. PCHS is also a 2SLGBTQ-sensitive organization, committed to equity, inclusion, and culturally appropriate care.

About Program:

Punjabi Community Health Services is pleased to partner with Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) and various agencies in the Peel Region, to offer services to the local community at the *new* Brampton based Homelessness and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.

HART Hubs are community-based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.

Achieving our vision means we're recruiting people who are passionate about driving change and delivering evidence-based, responsive and affirming care that meet people where they are. Are you ready to join us?

About Position:

The Addictions Specialist provides comprehensive addictions assessment, case management, and brief therapeutic interventions using a stepped care and harm reduction model. This role collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to support clients with substance use challenges and co-occurring issues, facilitating recovery and connection to community resources.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

  • A university degree or college diploma in social work or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, concurrent disorders, and other concerns affecting equity-deserving populations.
  • Knowledge of assessment tools such as OCAN, GAIN SS, Columbia SSR, LOCUS, or similar is considered an asset.
  • Strong understanding of local mental health and addiction services is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to multitask effectively (e.g., conducting phone intakes, note-taking, and scheduling virtual/in-person sessions).
  • Working knowledge and/or an understanding of various disciplines; including but not exclusive of mental health, substance use, harm reduction, newcomer challenges and barriers faced by those in marginalized populations.
  • Knowledge of a variety of evidence-informed treatment modalities including motivational interviewing and trauma informed practices.
  • Experienced at engaging in matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse community, excellent judgement, and discretion; ability to operate with various frameworks including culturally sensitive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional.
  • Ability to foster a sense of hope and resilience in individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges and/or concurrent disorders.
  • Proven ability to assess client needs and determine the suitability of PCHS programs and services.
  • Capable of working under pressure, independently, and collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web browsing, and email communication.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based technologies, CRMS, and SharePoint is an asset.
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

  • A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Criminal Record Check) is mandatory.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance coverage.
  • Fluency in South Asian languages such as Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.
  • Current certification in CPR and First Aid- Level C with AED.
  • Proof of vaccination (including COVID-19 and others) is encouraged.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct risk and psychosocial assessments using appropriately validated tools
  • Facilitate group sessions
  • Prepare treatment plans tailored to each client
  • Prepare goal plans that serve as a roadmap for clients to optimize their wellness and make referrals to appropriate resources
  • Engage in the functions of case management with clients to support their achievement of goals
  • Engage in individual supportive counselling sessions with clients
  • Provide coordinated care to family members and significant others
  • Engage with other service providers to optimize integrated care
  • Positively participate in team meetings, supervision, case conference, service resolution meetings, planning meetings, and staff meetings
  • Maintain current information of community resources
  • Maintain thorough and timely documentation, files, related reports and data entry based on best practices and policies
  • Maintain appropriate record-keeping/documentation and client files, statistical and outcome measurement tools required by the Addictions Program and PCHS policies and procedures.
  • Work effectively and collaboratively with program teams, internal and external to PCHS.
  • Other related duties, as assigned.

Hours: Full Time, 12 hours rotational shifts (Some evenings and weekends work required)

Hours for HART Hub: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (no bed services at this location)

Position to commence: November 2025

Salary Range: $,65000 to $70,000 annual

Please submit your resume to the Hiring Committee at

Please add Job Posting # ADD-SPL-039/2025-26_ the email subject line and cover letter. _

PCHS offer an attractive and rewarding work environment. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

PCHS is committed to diversity in its workplaces and welcomes applications from all visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities among other self-identified diverse groups. We also provide accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Application question(s):

  • Do you have access to vehicle with a Valid Driver's Licence ?

Education:

  • DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

  • mental health: 1 year (required)

Language:

  • English, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi (required)

Location:

  • Brampton, ON L6T 3T6 (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON L6T 3T6