Position: Addiction Worker
Position Status: 1 Permanent Full-Time
This position will provide quality, client focused, recovery-based assessment and treatment to adults and youth with addictions. The worker will carry a small caseload, provide brief crisis intervention to individuals and organize/provide follow-up, when appropriate. This position will act as a resource for the multi-disciplinary team regarding addictions issues. The incumbent will conduct screening and comprehensive assessments and gather relevant collateral information to determine service needs. Based on the outcome of the screening and assessments, individuals will be linked up with the most appropriate services; and the Addictions Worker will support clients while they transition into these services.
Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
Completing screening and ANSA assessments.
Implementing client centered plan of care that focus on strengths, wellness and empowerment to support recovery and goal achievement, along the continuum of care from harm reduction to abstinence.
Follow up with clients to ensure seamless linkages are in place to optimize treatment outcomes.
Liaising, when appropriate, with other caregivers/support providers who are involved with the client to ensure continuity of care using a least intrusive approach.
Work collaboratively with community partners for youth addiction services as required.
Provide coverage support to Mental Health First Response and Mobile Care when required.
Acting as a resource for CMHA staff regarding addiction service planning resources and information.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary diploma in Addiction Studies program from an accredited college.
Current registration with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation is required.
A minimum of one year’s experience working in Addictions and
Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Application process:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your resume and covering letter on BambooHR by 5:00pm June 25th, 2025.
Qualified internal candidates will be given a preference as per Article 11.00 (f) of the Collective Agreement.
POSTING DATE: June 17, 2025
CLOSING DATE: June 25, 2025
