Youth Housing: Addiction & Mental Health Support Worker

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services; London; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

9% in lieu of benefits

Shift premiums for evenings/night and

Weekend premiums

Job summary

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services is seeking an Addiction and Mental Health Worker for Youth Housing in London, Ontario. This full-time contract role focuses on rehabilitation and community integration in a psychosocial setting.

Responsibilities include IRP development, client supervision, housing assistance, and liaison with community resources. PVSC requirements apply; internal applicants encouraged; deadline September 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in the Social Science field or related discipline.
• Valid Driver’s Licence: Minimum G class.
• Access to vehicle required for personal transportation.
• Current PVSC (Police Vulnerable Sector Check).
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) and support goal achievement.
• Be primary worker for two to three clients and ensure follow-up with team.
• Assist clients to find and maintain suitable housing.
• Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management.
• Crisis intervention and prevention and documentation of client records.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

ASIST training

Bilingual English/French

Crisis intervention

Education

Degree/Diploma in Social Science or related field

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services is seeking an Addiction and Mental Health Worker for Youth Housing in London, Ontario. This full-time contract role focuses on rehabilitation and community integration in a psychosocial setting.

Responsibilities include IRP development, client supervision, housing assistance, and liaison with community resources. PVSC requirements apply; internal applicants encouraged; deadline September 28, 2026.