Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Withdrawal Management
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Part-Time, Contract (End date: April 1, 2027)
St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone)
- Application Deadline: November 11, 2025 -
We 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. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as 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.
Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
What you'll 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 regulation
Successful 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 Agreement
When you'll work – 14 hours over a two-week period; Rotating Shifts of days, afternoons, evenings & weekends
What your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefits
Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
Provide client-centered care from a harm reduction approach
Engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizations
Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about substance use disorders and trends as well as treatment options
Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
Provide education, referrals and support for people using substances and related needs
Manage indirect services and administrative duties
Engage 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 hours
Attend and actively participate in team meetings and case conferencing meetings
Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols
Support and participate in the quality enhancement activities of the team and agency
Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor
Provide coverage for other team members as volunteered/directed
Be supportive of and an active participant in the constant evolution and growth of the agency
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as 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 regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
2 years’ work experience in mental health and addiction field
Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation
Experience working in a residence setting
Clinical work experience ideally in substance abuse assessment and treatment including intake and crisis services
Capacity and comfort level dealing with street-involved individuals and treatment including intake and crisis services
First Aid & CPR, ASIST, CPI trainings
Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
INTERNAL 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 Services
Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes
