Addiction and Mental Heath Worker, Withdrawal Management

Job Description

Job Title

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Withdrawal Management – Direct Service – (OPSEU)

Position Details

Part‑Time, Contract (Ending: March 31, 2027)

St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone)

Application Deadline: January 26, 2026

Program Overview

Through our Withdrawal Management Program we provide a safe environment for clients as they experience withdrawal symptoms, ensuring a calm, respectful and supportive setting as clients undertake the difficult work of moving forward in their recovery journeys.

As part of a 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly Rate – Starting at $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service). Regulations provide a wage differential up to $30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated.
• Hours – 28 hours over a two‑week period; afternoon/evening/weekend shifts; 30‑minute meal break.
• Benefits – 9% in lieu of benefits.
• Pension Plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in a related field, preferably Bachelor of Social Work or post‑graduate diploma in addiction or equivalent (primary proof of credentials required during the hiring process).
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly.

Preferred 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 in both official languages (preferred).

Application Process

We require a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Applicants residing in the City of London should apply for a PVSC as soon as possible.

Internal applicants: current staff members should apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Only 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 Notice

• 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.