Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker FT

Edgewood Health Network; Lawrencetown; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health allowance

EAP program

Birthday leave

Float days

Pension plan

Relocation opportunities

Perkopolis discounts

Job summary

Edgewood Health Network, Inc. in Nova Scotia is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker (FT) for our Lawrencetown facility. You will provide daily structured activities, supportive interactions, and therapeutic programming to clients in recovery.

The role requires compassion, trauma-informed care, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality client care and smooth facility operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Addictions, Mental Health, Social Services, or related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in mental health/addictions support (preferred).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred for transportation duties).
• Current First Aid/CPR, NVCI or equivalent.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and recovery models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using electronic systems such as KIPU and ADP.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily wake-up calls for clients on the day shift.
• Offer supportive counseling and emotional support to help clients stay engaged in treatment.
• Assist clients in understanding and following facility rules and policies.
• Facilitate meditation sessions in the morning and evening.
• Lead or assist with psychoeducation and therapeutic groups.
• Facilitate group programming during night shifts as scheduled.
• Accompany clients on outings, including weekends.
• Transport clients as needed within the Maritimes.
• Ensure clients go to bed on time per schedule.
• Maintain client engagement in a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental manner.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Document shift activities and client interactions in the KIPU system.
• Complete training modules through ADP and maintain certification.

Skills

Strong communication

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Recovery models

KIPU familiarity

ADP familiarity

Driver’s license

Education

Diploma or certificate in Addictions, Mental Health, Social Services, or related field

Tools

KIPU

ADP

Job description

Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker FT

Nursing - LH Full-Time Lawrencetown, NS, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3260

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each having a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.

EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.

Learn more at ehncanada.com

Be part of the work that’s changing lives.

Overview:

The Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker is a key member of a multidisciplinary team in a co-ed inpatient facility. This role supports clients in recovery through daily structured activities, supportive interactions, and implementation of therapeutic programming. You will be responsible for providing direct client care, supporting daily routines, promoting healthy behaviors, and ensuring the smooth operation of the facility during your shift.

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals who demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and a strong commitment to client-centered care in a trauma-informed environment.

EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia is in Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, NS.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Interaction & Support

Provide daily wake-up calls for clients on the day shift

Offer supportive counseling, which involves active listening, encouragement, and emotional support to help clients process their experiences and stay engaged in treatment. Note: Supportive counseling is not formal therapy or clinical intervention. It is non-directive, non-clinical, and focused on being present, validating emotions, and reinforcing recovery goals within your scope of practice.

Assist clients in understanding and following facility rules and policies.

Facilitate meditation sessions in the morning and evening.

Lead or assist with psychoeducation and therapeutic groups.

Facilitate group programming during night shifts, if outlined in the schedule.

Accompany clients on outings, especially weekends, including recreational activities.

Transport clients when necessary, including trips to the airport or other locations in the Maritimes.

Take clients to the gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day.

Ensure clients go to bed on time as per facility schedule (lights out enforcement).

Maintain client engagement in a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental manner.

Client Assessments – Measurement-Based Care

Support the completion of Measurement-Based Care (MBC) assessments at three intervals:

Initial assessment: within 2 days of arrival, once the client is stable.

Midway assessment: at the halfway point of treatment.

Final assessment: during the client’s last week in treatment.

Coordinate with clinical team members to ensure assessments are completed compassionately and on time.

Set up and support client onboarding appointments.

Ensure onboarding forms are filled out and returned to the Transition Counsellor.

Ensure clients scheduled for the 3:00 PM Thursday Onboarding appointment are properly set up on the client laptop connected to the group room TV.

Arrange for the 15-minute Aftercare video to be shown to clients on the Sunday prior to their Online Aftercare appointment.

Confirm that clients have completed Aftercare video viewing and are prepared for follow-up appointments.

Facility Operations

Attend and contribute to team meetings.

Document shift activities, incidents, and client interactions in the KIPU system.

Ensure client appointments for the week are written clearly on the whiteboard.

Complete assigned training modules through ADP and maintain certification.

Ensure coffee is available to clients in the morning and during appropriate hours.

Perform light cleaning duties once clients are in bed.

Contact the on-call supervisor in case of an incident or emergency during your shift.

Additional Expectations:

Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions in the best interest of clients and the program.

Support and promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and recovery-focused environment.

Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

Collaborate with clinical and support teams to ensure continuity of care.

Ensure timely and accurate shift handovers and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or certificate in Addictions, Mental Health, Social Services, or a related field.

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in mental health and/or addictions support (preferred).

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred for transportation duties).

Current First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), or equivalent.

Familiarity with trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and recovery models.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Comfortable using electronic systems such as KIPU and ADP.

Employee Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health

Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees

Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees

Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships

Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more

Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program

Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence

Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.