CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services

Relief Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Withdrawal Management

St. Thomas, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$27–$37 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Provide client-centred care and support for individuals experiencing substance withdrawal using a harm reduction approach. Engage in community development, service navigation, and collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams.

Job details

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Withdrawal Management Direct Service - (OPSEU) Relief, Casual This posting is the result of an expansion of a relief pool St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone) - Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 - The Addiction and Mental Health Worker in the Withdrawal Management Services program will actively support individuals who are experiencing withdrawal from substances in a community setting. Staff will work with existing community services to provide coordinated, collaborative, community-based health and social services from an interdisciplinary, integrated and holistic perspective for people using substances. Providing client-centred care from a harm reduction approach, this direct service position will engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers. 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 - Relief shifts consist of days, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekend shifts up to 44 hours per week depending on coverage needs. Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Provide client-centred care from a harm reduction approach Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizations Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about substance use disorders and trends as well as treatment options Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy Provide education, referrals and support for people using substances and related needs Manage indirect services and administrative duties Engage in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner. On occasion, these services may be provided outside of regular office hours Attend and actively participate in team meetings and case conferencing meetings Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols Support and participate in the quality enhancement activities of the team and agency Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor Provide coverage for other team members as volunteered/directed Be supportive of and an active participant in the constant evolution and growth of the agency 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 are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. We require the following qualifications: Completed post-secondary education in a related field, preferably BSW or post-graduate diploma in addiction or equivalent (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: Clinical work experience ideally in substance abuse assessment and treatment including intake and crisis services 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 20, 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 Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca _________________________________________________________________________ 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

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in a related field, such as a BSW or post-graduate diploma in addiction. Candidates must also possess a current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check.