Internal/External - Early Intervention Specialist

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent; Chatham; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to provide individualized supports to youth with first onset psychosis or mental illness. You will engage families and guide treatment and recovery with education and collaborative care.

The role reports to the Manager of Integrated Client Services and requires flexibility, 35 hours/week, and a commitment to inclusive practice in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work with current OSWSSW registration.
• Experience with serious mental illness; 3–5 years preferred.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency in both official languages considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed InterRAI assessments.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing client needs identification through assessment and planning; team-based approach.
• Escalate acute care needs to psychiatrist when required.
• Support families through treatment and recovery with individual/group strategies.
• Plan crisis prevention and intervention to prevent relapse/hospitalization.
• Act as resource and advocate for community services.
• Assist reintegration into school, work and social activities.

Education

Social Work degree + OSWSSW registration

Job description

Early Intervention Specialist

1 Temporary Full-time Contract (10-12 month Maternity Leave)

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non- discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

This position is responsible for providing highly individualized and flexible support to adolescents and young adults who are experiencing their first onset of psychosis and/or a mental illness. In addition, the incumbent will engage families, providing education and support to them through the treatment and recovery process.

Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Conducting and completing detailed InterRAI assessment.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized treatment plans with clients on an on-going basis.
• Providing client needs identification through ongoing assessment and team-oriented treatment planning;
• Recognize the need to upscale acute care needs to the most responsible psychiatrist.
• Engaging, educating and supporting families through the treatment and recovery process utilizing individual and group intervention strategies;
• Providing crisis prevention and intervention planning with the intention of preventing a relapse and/or hospitalization;
• Acting as a resource person/advocate in obtaining community services.
• Supporting reintegration into school, work and social activities;

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the C.NO. Bachelor's Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or Bachelor's Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and current registration with the C.A.C.C.F.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of serious mental illness, usually gained by 3-5 years of experience in working with this population.
• Valid Ontario Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency in both official languages will be considered an asset.

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week with working one evening per week.

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.

POSTING DATE: November 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 18,2026