Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Withdrawal Management

OverviewAddiction and Mental Health Worker, Withdrawal ManagementDirect Service - (OPSEU) • Part-Time, Contract (End date: April 1, 2027) • St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone)Application Deadline: November 11, 2025We believe in recovery. Through our Withdrawal Management Program, we provide a safe environment for clients as they experience withdrawal symptoms; ensuring a calm, respectful and supportive environment as clients undertake the difficult work of moving forward in their recovery journeys.As part of this multi-disciplinary team, you will support clients in a short-term residential setting by providing crisis management and encouragement while ensuring a calm and respectful environment for all.Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed; offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.Join our team and make a difference in your community.WHAT WERE OFFERINGWhat youll 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 regulationSuccessful 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 AgreementWhen youll work – 14 hours over a two-week period; Rotating Shifts of days, afternoons, evenings & weekendsWhat your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefitsYour pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCEProvide client-centered care from a harm reduction approachEngage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providersDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizationsAcquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about substance use disorders and trends as well as treatment optionsFacilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacyProvide education, referrals and support for people using substances and related needsManage indirect services and administrative dutiesEngage in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner. On occasion, these services may be provided outside of regular office hoursAttend and actively participate in team meetings and case conferencing meetingsMaintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocolsSupport and participate in the quality enhancement activities of the team and agencyActively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisorProvide coverage for other team members as volunteered/directedBe supportive of and an active participant in the constant evolution and growth of the agencyWHAT YOULL NEED TO APPLYPolice Vulnerable Sector Check RequirementsSuccessful candidates must have a PVSC completed in the last six months. 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:Post-secondary education 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)Demonstrated ability to attend work regularlyWe prefer the following qualifications:2 years work experience in mental health and addiction fieldKnowledge of psychosocial rehabilitationExperience working in a residence settingClinical work experience ideally in substance abuse assessment and treatment including intake and crisis servicesCapacity and comfort level dealing with street-involved individuals and treatment including intake and crisis servicesFirst Aid & CPR, ASIST, CPI trainingsBilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du CanadaINTERNAL 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 – November 11, 2025: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 Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Legal Notifications:For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health ServicesArtificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes #J-18808-Ljbffr