Addiction and Mental Health Worker, HART Hub

• →Provide intake, screening, assessment and treatment planning 
• →Support clients on their journey towards physical/mental health improvement 
• →Ensure clients basic needs are being met (e.g., provision of food, showers, hygiene and a place to rest) 
• →Provide referrals to other supports and resources to maintain overall wellness 
• →Assist with the development of care plans, navigating local services, and engaging in proactive crisis intervention 
• →Provide one-on-one and group counselling sessions with a strengths-based wellness approach 
• →Ensure client record is updated with changes in circumstances, housing, medications, health conditions, diagnoses, etc. 
• →Provide navigation assistance, connection to resources, and collaboration with established justice supports for those involved with the criminal justice system (pre-release support, probation or bail) 
• →Provide accessible options for communication for clients with varying needs and literacy levels (AODA, multiple languages, sign language, audio translation and referral to language classes) 
• →Assist with transportation needs upon intake, including obtaining travel assistance such as bus passes or other forms of travel, leveraging existing funding support 
• →Provide integrated care plans that encompass acute and primary care, mental health, addictions, income, transportation and safety 
• →Provide support for additional HUB sites as required 

• 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 - 14 hours biweekly; every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday 2-9pm.
• 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 

• Provide guidance with income planning, applications (e.g., ODSP, OW, CPP), and tax filing 
• Provide connections to employment support programs 
• Provide strategies to access barriers, build confidence and improve employability 

• Provide 24/7, on-site support to help individuals maintain stable housing at HART Hub 
• Facilitate ongoing conversations around housing goals to secure suitable housing 
• Provide rapid connection to housing stability resources 

• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), ASIST Suicide Intervention, and/or StandardFirst Aid
• Experience working with individuals with addictions or problematic substance use
• Experience working with individuals with no fixed address
• Residential/community housing experience and familiarity with the Residential Tenancies Act
• Experience in crisis intervention/management and crisis resolution
• Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Developmental Disability
• Experience working in a community-based setting; preferably with an established network of service & support resources 
• Experience with, and detailed knowledge of, mild, moderate & serious mental illnesses, usually gained by several years of working with this population 
• 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