Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Transitional RTF & Youth Housing
$27.14 per hourCMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
Relief, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Youth Housing & Transitional Residential Treatment Facility
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Relief
This posting is the result of an expansion of a relief pool.
London and Strathroy, Ontario (London & Middlesex Zones)
- Application Deadline: October 27, 2026 -
Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible.
Our Supportive Housing programs offer a spectrum of support options to assist clients in their recovery journeys from intensive, residential treatment programs to independent housing. As a Relief Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Supportive Housing you will support clients as they build skills and independence in a safe, supportive living environment.
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; rotating days, afternoons, evenings, overnights and weekends
- Your pension plan –Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
- Work with clients and help motivate/support them to work towards achievement of their goals
- Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living
- Assist clients to maintain suitable housing
- Facilitate and implement resident meetings
- Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management
- Crisis intervention and prevention
- Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization etc.
- Assist and teach meal planning, preparation and other food related activities
- Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
- Documentation related to clients
- Medication monitoring and education; supporting clients with medication routines; and completion of Medication Reconciliation procedure, in applicable programs
- Ensure effective communication with Director, Managers, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning each client’s progress
- Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning clients, staff, and property
- Make decisions both independently and collaboratively
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 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
We require the following qualifications:
- For Youth Housing: University Degree or College Diploma in a mental health and addiction related field (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
- For Transitional Residential Treatment Facility: University Degree or College Diploma in a mental health and addiction related field or for the Long-Stay Residential program & Transitional RTF program only, Personal Support Worker certificate with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a direct service, employment role in mental health or addictions (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
- Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
- Ontario Driver’s Licence is preferred for most programs
- First Aid & CPR, WHMIS Training
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Experience in the mental health field
- Experience working in a residential setting
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
- General Health and Safety Knowledge
- 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 – October 27, 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
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