Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Homes for Opportunity - Strathroy London

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health service organization in Strathroy is looking for an Addiction and Mental Health Worker. The role involves providing support to individuals in community homes, enhancing their quality of life and empowering them in their rehabilitation journey. Candidates must have a post-secondary degree/diploma, two years of mental health and addiction experience, and a valid driver’s license. The position offers a starting rate of $27.14 per hour, with opportunities for wage progression based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan eligibility

9% in lieu of benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of mental health and addiction experience.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Assist clients in identifying their personal goals and preferences.
• Champion clients’ individual capacity for independent community living.
• Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management.
• Coordinate recreational community outings.

Skills

Mental health experience

Addiction experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team focus

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Homes for Opportunity – Strathroy/London

Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (May 15, 2026)
Location: London, Middlesex/Strathroy, Ontario
(Middlesex, London, Elgin, South Huron, Oxford, Chatham CHO Zones)
Application Deadline: December 23, 2025

Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible.

Our Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program lives this ideal by providing mental health and addictions supports to CHO Homes and encouraging residents to become active members of their community. As a member of the CHO Team, you’ll work with residents as well as independent CHO Home staff to enhance the quality of life for each individual resident and to empower the ability to gain life skills, grow their personal strengths and gain choices for their wellbeing.

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months. To avoid delays, interested applicants who need a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible.

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: 70 hours over a two-week period; Monday‑Friday 9am‑4:30pm or Compressed Work Week
• What your benefits will be: 9% in lieu of benefits
• Your pension plan: Immediately eligible for optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

How You Will Be Making a Difference

• Assess clients’ strengths, needs, abilities and preferences
• Assist client to identify their personal goals and preferences during wellness planning sessions in collaboration with the CHO team and appropriate supports, while working in partnership with client in all aspects of planning
• Include and encourage clients’ natural supports (e.g. family, significant friends), clarifying the roles each plays towards individuals’ rehabilitation
• Assist client to explore resources, options and consequences of different choices
• Champion client’s individual capacity for independent community living
• Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, chores, budgeting, socialization, etc.
• Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management in collaboration with community partners
• Coordinate recreational community outings and activities to enhance quality of life and further connect individuals to their community

What You’ll Need to Apply

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months.

Required Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Minimum two years of mental health and addiction experience
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to occasionally transport clients
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor‑level degree, preferably in the area of social work, psychology, or nursing
• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO), or the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, initiative and team focus, and leadership skills
• Effective communication and time management skills
• Knowledge of serious mental illness as well as best practices, psychosocial rehabilitation, psychiatric medications, community resources, electronic documentation methods, and health and safety
• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues, addictions, or problematic substance use
• Training and/or experience in trauma‑informed care
• Residential/community housing experience and familiarity with the Residential Tenancies Act
• Current certifications in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Standard CPR / First Aid, and/or ASIST
• Bilingual in both official languages (preferred; French and English)

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Able to climb stairs, as the homes supported are not fully accessible

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.

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 [e-mail].