Health care provider Health care provider

Full Time
Entry Level

Clinician, Crisis and Outreach
Direct Service Regulated- (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (Ending: July 13, 2026)
Multi-Site Accountability; Application Deadline: January 19, 2026 -
When individuals in our community experience an urgent mental health or addictions crisis, they deserve a response that is person-centered and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing.
Our Crisis and Outreach Clinicians respond directly with patrol officers to provide a therapeutic response for individuals requiring crisis intervention and to support community-based alternatives to medical intervention.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
In order to avoid delays in beginning a position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible.
What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $30.01 per hour (Level 1 of the Direct Service, Regulated Professional Grid) ;

Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $37.26 per hour
Rotating days, afternoons, evenings and weekends; What your benefits will be - you will receive 9% in lieu of health benefits
Your pension plan – Eligible for immediate, optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Crisis Assessment and Counselling Supports:
Investigates client’s current resources through complete psycho-social history and domains collections, and collateral information
Provide client assessment, intervention, and counselling via telephone and in person supports
Provide mental health assessments to Emergency Departments (Woodstock Hospital, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital and Alexandra Hospital) upon request.
Provides counselling support to those attending at one of CMHA TVAMHS Oxford County based Walk-In Counselling Services
Provide short-term, psychotherapeutic intervention to assist individuals in gaining insight and improving coping skills within the framework of the crisis model.
Perform in a calm, competent and efficient manner in an emergency situation acknowledging the individual’s need for privacy and dignity.
Teach, using a variety of approaches, life skills and adaptive techniques to help enable individuals to function more effectively on a day-to-day basis
Utilize harm reduction principles to identify, reduce and remove risk factors.
Assist the individual to identify and connect with personal/natural supports Provide follow-up support and/or check ins to bridge the gap from referral to engagement with a longer-term support service as appropriate

In order to avoid delays in beginning a position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible.

RPN, RN, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required
Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Knowledge of community services in Oxford County
Ability to develop short-term treatment plans in conjunction with the individual
Knowledge of Narrative Practices in Single session therapy
Knowledge of attributes of serious mental illness and pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of mental illness
Knowledge of Legal system
Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Development Disability
First Aid & CPR
Bilingual both official languages, preferred; Get your application in by – January 19, 2026:
Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. 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 Human.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