Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Nights, Crisis Stabilization Space

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

Job summary

A community mental health service in London is seeking an Addiction and Mental Health Worker for their Crisis Stabilization Space. This full-time role involves providing urgent support for individuals facing mental health crises. Candidates should have a background in social work or psychology and must be prepared to work nights. Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications, with additional benefits including pension options.

Benefits

Pension plan enrollment options

9% in lieu of benefits

Qualifications

• Education in social work, psychology or related field required.
• Ability to attend work regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term support for clients in crisis.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Conduct mental health and addiction assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Mental health knowledge

Bilingualism

Education

Post-secondary education in social work or psychology

Job description

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Nights, Crisis Stabilization Space

Direct Service - (OPSEU)

Full-time, Contract (End date: February 14, 2026)

London, ON (London Zone)
Application Deadline: November 25, 2025

When individuals in our community experience an urgent mental health or addictions crisis, they deserve a response that is person‑centred, supportive, and focused on personal dignity and wellbeing. At the Crisis Stabilization Space, you will provide short‑term support for those accessing the programs. By ensuring the safety of all who enter the program, we encourage empowerment and crisis resolution while maintaining a calm and respectful environment for all.

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 bi‑weekly, nights, including weekends
• What your benefits will be – 9% in lieu of benefits
• Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment for clients
• Establish a therapeutic relationship to maximize the benefits of engagement between the staff person and the individual
• Complete mental health and addictions assessments and interventions based on the theory of crisis management including rapid response, risk assessment, de‑escalation, stabilization, and referral to determine individual needs and level of risk
• Apply mental health and addictions assessments to determine client’s needs, level of risk, discuss and determine recommended services and supports
• Utilize interventions consistent with a harm reduction approach
• In partnership with the client, coordinate and facilitate linkages to appropriate services and supports in the community
• Provide information regarding resources found within both the broader addiction and mental health system and the community in general
• Provide short‑term follow‑up support to bridge the gap from referral to engagement with a longer‑term support service, as needed
• When appropriate, act as a liaison with caregivers and/or support providers who are involved with the individual to facilitate a coordinated approach to service provision
• Provide health teaching and information regarding a variety of coping techniques and strategies, e.g. grounding, breathing techniques, self‑care, nutrition, sleep hygiene, techniques to enhance overall well‑being, the completion of crisis plans

Reach Out Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention services and supports on the Reach Out Crisis line via phone, text and web chat
• Respond to voicemails from the Reach Out Crisis line
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with callers to the Reach Out line, and work with these clients to address their immediate concerns

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. Applicants residing in the City of London who need a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one soon, 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 relevant field of study e.g. social work, psychology, or a related discipline (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Training in crisis intervention and crisis resolution, including ASIST
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, service and support programs, and barriers individuals face in accessing same
• Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies for mental health and addictions
• Computer literacy
• 3 years’ experience working in mental health
• 2 years’ experience in mental health crisis intervention
• Experience with, and detailed knowledge of, mild, moderate & serious mental illnesses, usually gained by several years of working with this population
• Experience working in a community‑based setting; preferably with an established network of service & support resources
• Proficiency in the areas of crisis intervention, crisis resolution, and community support
• Written and verbal communication skills
• First Aid & CPR, WHMIS
• 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 25, 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 [e-mail]

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