Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Transitional RTF (Contract)

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Transitional RTF (Residential Treatment Facility)
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2028)

This posting is the result of a current vacancy.
London, Ontario (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: June 16, 2026 -

When individuals in our community experience a serious mental health or addictions concern, they deserve a response that is person-centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing.

 

As a member of our Transitional Residential Treatment Facility team, you'll help clients build life skills, manage their challenges and grow their personal strengths with the ultimate goal of successfully transitioning to greater wellness and independence.

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):
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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; rotating days, afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Your pension plan –Immediate optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• What your benefits will be –9% in lieu of benefits

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Designated Primary Worker for assigned caseload:

• Ensure participant’s Electronic record and paper file is complete and up-to-date
• Ensure goals are being worked toward and program expectations are being met
• Provide participant updates at Team Meetings
• Create Team Approaches and/or Contract of Residency

In addition to the responsibilities of the Primary Worker, Addiction and Mental Health Workers will fulfill the following with all residents of RTF:

• Follow through with primary responsibilities when a client’s Primary Worker is unavailable
• Build on client’s strengths, abilities and resources
• Assess social and environmental factors impacting the client
• Assist clients to develop and coordinate an Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) based on their strengths, abilities, needs and preferences
• Review and revise IRP with client every four-six weeks, or more frequently if deemed necessary
• Motivate and support the client to work towards achievement of their IRP goals
• Include and encourage clients’ natural supports (e.g. family, significant friends) in the IRP, clarifying the roles each plays towards clients’ rehabilitation
• Regularly solicit feedback from the client and relevant community supports regarding participant’s mental health or addiction and progress towards his/her goals
• Completion of frequent Mental Health Status Exams within the first week of the client’s admission, and subsequently at a minimum interval of once per month
• Create or update client Crisis Plans
• Medication monitoring and education
• Support clients with medication routine
• Completion of Medication Reconciliation procedure
• Ongoing liaison with Nursing Staff Team to ensure a firm understanding of the clinical aspects of the program
• Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
• Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living

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 5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

 
We require the following qualifications:

• College diploma or university degree in the social science field (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• G driver’s licence
• Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Work experience in the addiction and/or mental health field
• Experience working in a residential supportive housing environment 
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Crisis intervention and prevention skills and experience
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred ;  Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux languages 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 – June 16, 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  View email address on cmhatv.applytojob.com

Legal Notifications:

• For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
• Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes