Addictions Counsellor
Professional family: Mental Health
Assessment and counselling for substance-use and behavioural addictions, commonly certified through CACCF; regulation varies by jurisdiction.
Credentialing pathway
The typical registration, verification and facility steps for Addictions Counsellor. One governed verification process — requirements tailored to the profession, jurisdiction, organization, and assignment.
Registration & licensing
- Addictions counselling diploma/degree
- Certification through CACCF or provincial body (e.g. ICADC, CCAC)
- Provincial registration where the title is regulated
Identity & background
- Government-issued photo ID and legal name verification
- Education or certificate verification where applicable
- Criminal record check — vulnerable sector check where the assignment involves vulnerable people
- References from recent employment
Common facility requirements
- Proof of immunization and TB screening per facility policy
- Privacy / health-information training (e.g. PHIPA in Ontario)
Supported provinces & territories
Supported across Canada. Whether the title is regulated — and by whom — depends on the province or territory.
Care settings
Where this work typically happens — care settings are places of practice, not professions.
Relevant opportunities
Whether assignments are currently open for Addictions Counsellor depends on the coverage needs organizations have posted in your province — create a profile to see matches as they go live. We do not advertise opportunity counts we cannot stand behind.
Final requirements depend on the jurisdiction, employer, facility, department, and assignment. This page describes the typical pathway; LocuPedia verifies the exact requirements for each coverage request through one governed verification process.