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Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Evening/Night and Weekend premium $2.0

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services in London, Ontario seeks an Addiction and Mental Health Worker for Nicole’s Choice Direct Service. This full-time contract role, ending March 31, 2028, offers a starting rate of $27.14/hour with progressive grid increases plus evening/night and weekend premiums.

Applicants must have a College Diploma or University Degree in mental health & addictions, a PVSC within six months, a valid driver’s license, and be

Qualifications

• Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in last six months.
• College Diploma or University Degree in mental health & addictions related field.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery, support residents with life skills and mental health needs.
• Facilitate resident meetings, groups and activities.
• Provide health teaching and medication education as needed.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and community resources.

Skills

Police PVSC check

Driver's license

Vehicle required

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in mental health & addictions

Tools

First Aid & CPR

CPI

ASIST

Job description

Job Title

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Nicole’s Choice Direct Service - (OPSEU)

Employment Details

Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2028)

London, Ontario (London Zone)

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

Salary & Benefits

• 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 Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts. When you'll work – 70 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, alternating weekends 9am-5pm; unpaid 1 hour break Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) What your benefits will be – 9% in lieu of benefits

Key Responsibilities

As a member of this team, you’ll work with residents to build life skills and grow their personal strengths while promoting a welcoming, non-judgmental and harm-reduction focused environment, ultimately leading to greater wellness and independence.

may be accomplished in groups or side by side in the participant’s apartment.

Facilitate and implement resident meetings, scheduled groups, special events and activities Support clients with physical and mental health concerns, and liaise with clinical staff Support clients with medication education as needed Provide recreational community outings and activities to enhance client’s quality of life and further connect clients to their community Transition planning with the client, and community supports, to facilitate a seamless transition when participants move Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management Build on client’s strengths, abilities and resources Assist clients to successfully remain in the apartment Crisis prevention and intervention Offer and provide follow up support to clients in the community Assessment and Goal Planning: Assess client’s strengths, abilities, needs and preferences Assess social and environmental factors impacting the client Ensure IRP’s are completed and reviewed according to policy Review and revise IRP’s with clients every six months, or when there is a noted significant change.

Include and encourage clients’ natural support (e.g. Family, significant friends) in goal planning, clarifying the roles each plays towards client’s rehabilitation Regularly solicit feedback from the client and relevant community supports regarding client’s mental health and progress towards his/her goals Completion of Mental Health Status Exams within the first month of client’s admission, and subsequently at a minimum of every 6 months or more frequently if change is noted Communication and Decision Making: Maintain open communication with clients’ professional and natural supports in regards to client’s rehabilitation Make decisions both independently and collaboratively Completion of a Discharge Summary upon client’s transition from the women’s congregate apartment program outlining progress made in the program and recommendations for the future Complete required documentation related to clients served as per organization standards Complete other required documentation (e.g. monthly time sheets, vacations requests, education requests, travel claims, expense claims) within the required time frames Provide input into decisions with team concerning operations of the program, policies of the organization and accreditation standards Professionally liaise with community workers and agencies regarding the women’s congregate apartment program Ensure effective communication with director, Manager, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning client client’s progress Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning clients-served, staff, and property Knowledge of issues pertaining to confidentiality, such as the shared Common Client Record (CCR) and consent to release personal information processes to ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times Other duties as required Crisis Management: Have knowledge of range of crisis prevention and intervention approaches including: crisis prevention strategies, crisis planning, crisis intervention, risk assessment, relapse prevention strategies, crisis services and hospital services 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.

Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2-5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

Qualifications and Requirements

• We require the following qualifications: Nicole's Choice is a supportive environment for women and gender-diverse individuals who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.

The program supports a vibrant community of women and gender-diverse individuals, including many who may have experienced gender-based violence.

Nicole's Choice is an environment solely for women and gender-diverse communities and therefore, it is a bona fide occupational requirement that the successful candidate identify as a woman, two-spirited, non binary, transgender, or otherwise gender-diverse College Diploma or University Degree in mental health & addictions related field (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)

Valid Driver’s License: G class required Access to a vehicle required Transportation of clients in personal vehicle required; two million-dollar ($2 000 000.00) liability insurance required Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly We prefer the following qualifications: First Aid and CPR Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training (ASIST) Minimum of one year’s work experience in the mental health field Experience working with homeless/marginalized populations Residential experience Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Knowledge of psychiatric medications Knowledge of community resources Knowledge of computerized documentation methods Health and safety knowledge Crisis intervention and prevention Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training Knowledge of safe food handling procedures Knowledge of WHMIS, fire, health and safety procedures Bilingual in both official languages, preferred ; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences 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 9, 2026 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]

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