Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Transitional RTF (Contract)

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services • London, ON

3d • CA$27 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Addiction and Mental Health Worker in a Transitional Residential Treatment Facility (RTF). The position is full-time, contract-based with an end date of March 31, 2028. The worker will support clients with mental health or addictions concerns, helping them build life skills, manage challenges, and transition to greater wellness and independence. The role is part of the Direct Service OPSEU union. The application deadline is June 16, 2026.

Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in the social science field
• G driver’s licence
• Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in the addiction and/or mental health field
• Experience working in a residential supportive housing environment
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Crisis intervention and prevention skills and experience
• Bilingual in both official languages

Responsibilities

• Ensure participant’s Electronic record and paper file is complete and up-to-date
• Ensure goals are being worked toward and program expectations are being met
• Provide participant updates at Team Meetings
• Create Team Approaches and/or Contract of Residency
• Follow through with primary responsibilities when a client’s Primary Worker is unavailable
• Build on client’s strengths, abilities and resources
• Assess social and environmental factors impacting the client
• Assist clients to develop and coordinate an Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) based on their strengths, abilities, needs and preferences
• Review and revise IRP with client every four-six weeks, or more frequently if deemed necessary
• Motivate and support the client to work towards achievement of their IRP goals
• Include and encourage clients’ natural supports (e.g. family, significant friends) in the IRP, clarifying the roles each plays towards clients’ rehabilitation
• Regularly solicit feedback from the client and relevant community supports regarding participant’s mental health or addiction and progress towards his/her goals
• Completion of frequent Mental Health Status Exams within the first week of the client’s admission, and subsequently at a minimum interval of once per month
• Create or update client Crisis Plans
• Medication monitoring and education
• Support clients with medication routine
• Completion of Medication Reconciliation procedure
• Ongoing liaison with Nursing Staff Team to ensure a firm understanding of the clinical aspects of the program
• Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
• Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living

Benefits

• 9% in lieu of benefits
• Immediate optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree