Part-Time Evening Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker

Edgewood Health Network, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package with $2

Job summary

Edgewood Health Network, Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker for evenings in a part-time capacity. The role supports clients when counseling staff are unavailable and focuses on safety, engagement, and psychoeducational activities.

The position emphasizes non-regulated support, group facilitation, and crisis response within a multidisciplinary team, with a strong emphasis on patient well-being and program integrity.

Qualifications

• Non-regulated role; cannot perform psychotherapy with clients.
• Casual position; may require flexible shift schedules.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Instruct patients in essential life skills to promote independence.
• Lead newcomers’ groups and facilitate meetings.
• Monitor attendance in activities and provide support as needed.
• Assist patients with engagement and manage challenging behaviors.
• Provide transportation for patients as required via taxi.
• Supervise activities in the absence of counseling staff and ensure safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Crisis support

Job description

Edgewood Health Network, Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker for evenings in a part-time capacity. The role supports clients when counseling staff are unavailable and focuses on safety, engagement, and psychoeducational activities.

The position emphasizes non-regulated support, group facilitation, and crisis response within a multidisciplinary team, with a strong emphasis on patient well-being and program integrity.