Addiction and Mental Health Worker

Description

Job Overview:
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.

Wage:  $27.14–$37.26/hour
Employment type: Part-time
Terms: Contract (End date: April 1, 2027)

 Job Description:

  • 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.
  • 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.

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

How to Apply

Apply with your resume through indeed at:  https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36d9578248e640e4&tk=1jbg1hnnsi94p811&from=serp&vjs=3

Application Deadline:  Application Deadline: December 9, 2025

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Job Information

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Date Posted

December 3,2025

Salary

$27.14–$37.26/hour

Location

St.Thomas

Job ID

PMS583-25(IN)

Employment Type

Healthcare

Hours/Terms

Contract

Application Deadline

December 9, 2025

Education Requirements

Experience + First Aid/CPR/ASIST/CPI