Part-Time Counselor - Madison Treatment Centre
About the role
About Renascent
Renascent is an accredited leader in the addiction treatment field, with a legacy of serving people impacted by substance addiction for over 55 years. As a community non-profit organization, Renascent is committed to its mission of helping save lives through compassionate, transformative, evidence-based addiction and mental health programs, and is guided by values of compassion, integrity, community, diversity and inclusion, and lived experience. Renascent’s accredited treatment programs provide person-centered care within an abstinence-based model, integrating 12-step facilitation with current best practice clinical and medical approaches. A diversity of treatment program options are offered, including community inpatient intensive treatment, virtual intensive treatment, and outpatient continuing care and alumni programs. Due to the impact of addiction on families, specialized programs and support are offered for loved ones and family members, including children.
About The Position
Accountable to the Madison Treatment Centre manager for delivery of Renascent programs and services to males and those who identify as male that are experiencing addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs; this individual will be contributing to Renascent’s empathetic and collaborative team-based environment. This Part-Time position includes weekly shifts on both Saturday and Sunday, and an additional weekday shift.
Key Responsibilities
Screening, assessment, and intake of clients referred to the program for treatment, to determine their suitability for our program. May involve referral to detoxification facilities prior to admission to Renascent, or referral to more appropriate services elsewhere. Implements systematic, ongoing goal setting with clients which includes specific planning and establishment of course of action to accomplish goals, in consultation with the Counselling team. Frequently and regularly assesses client's progress. Provides skill-enhancement through role modelling and general instruction. Provides systematic, structured counselling to individuals and groups in relation to specific program materials and issues.
Qualifications
Lived experience of addiction and recovery and active involvement in a 12-Step program for alcoholism/addiction required. A minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is preferred. Excellent communication skills both oral and written are essential, including an ability to share life experience for the benefit of the clients. University degree or College diploma in one of the social sciences or a health-related discipline, or the equivalent in work experience. Completion of course-work for certification as an Addiction Counsellor is required.
Submitting An Application
Interested applicants are invited to apply on or before August 3rd, 2026. Including a cover letter in your application package is strongly encouraged.
Renascent wishes to thank all individuals who apply for this position, however, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Renascent is committed to creating a diverse environment
and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About Renascent
Founded in 1970, Renascent offers evidence-based, trauma-informed care that addresses drug and alcohol addiction and concurrent mental health issues. Proudly accredited, Renascent is one of Ontario’s largest and longest-standing addiction treatment providers.
We have four addiction treatment centres: three in Toronto and one in and Brooklin, Ontario.
Over more than 50 years, we have helped over 50,000 people with our programs and services for individuals, families, and organizations for addiction recovery, education, and prevention.
Our comprehensive treatment programs give our clients and their families support from the detox process through to aftercare, with the tools and opportunities to enjoy life-long recovery and freedom from drug and alcohol addiction.
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Part-Time Counselor - Madison Treatment Centre
About the role
About Renascent
Renascent is an accredited leader in the addiction treatment field, with a legacy of serving people impacted by substance addiction for over 55 years. As a community non-profit organization, Renascent is committed to its mission of helping save lives through compassionate, transformative, evidence-based addiction and mental health programs, and is guided by values of compassion, integrity, community, diversity and inclusion, and lived experience. Renascent’s accredited treatment programs provide person-centered care within an abstinence-based model, integrating 12-step facilitation with current best practice clinical and medical approaches. A diversity of treatment program options are offered, including community inpatient intensive treatment, virtual intensive treatment, and outpatient continuing care and alumni programs. Due to the impact of addiction on families, specialized programs and support are offered for loved ones and family members, including children.
About The Position
Accountable to the Madison Treatment Centre manager for delivery of Renascent programs and services to males and those who identify as male that are experiencing addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs; this individual will be contributing to Renascent’s empathetic and collaborative team-based environment. This Part-Time position includes weekly shifts on both Saturday and Sunday, and an additional weekday shift.
Key Responsibilities
Screening, assessment, and intake of clients referred to the program for treatment, to determine their suitability for our program. May involve referral to detoxification facilities prior to admission to Renascent, or referral to more appropriate services elsewhere. Implements systematic, ongoing goal setting with clients which includes specific planning and establishment of course of action to accomplish goals, in consultation with the Counselling team. Frequently and regularly assesses client's progress. Provides skill-enhancement through role modelling and general instruction. Provides systematic, structured counselling to individuals and groups in relation to specific program materials and issues.
Qualifications
Lived experience of addiction and recovery and active involvement in a 12-Step program for alcoholism/addiction required. A minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is preferred. Excellent communication skills both oral and written are essential, including an ability to share life experience for the benefit of the clients. University degree or College diploma in one of the social sciences or a health-related discipline, or the equivalent in work experience. Completion of course-work for certification as an Addiction Counsellor is required.
Submitting An Application
Interested applicants are invited to apply on or before August 3rd, 2026. Including a cover letter in your application package is strongly encouraged.
Renascent wishes to thank all individuals who apply for this position, however, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Renascent is committed to creating a diverse environment
and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About Renascent
Founded in 1970, Renascent offers evidence-based, trauma-informed care that addresses drug and alcohol addiction and concurrent mental health issues. Proudly accredited, Renascent is one of Ontario’s largest and longest-standing addiction treatment providers.
We have four addiction treatment centres: three in Toronto and one in and Brooklin, Ontario.
Over more than 50 years, we have helped over 50,000 people with our programs and services for individuals, families, and organizations for addiction recovery, education, and prevention.
Our comprehensive treatment programs give our clients and their families support from the detox process through to aftercare, with the tools and opportunities to enjoy life-long recovery and freedom from drug and alcohol addiction.