Job Description

Addiction and Mental Health Worker/Registered Practical Nurse, Withdrawal Management
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Relief
This position is being posted for an expansion of the current relief pool
St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone)
- Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 -

We believe in recovery.

Through our Withdrawal Management Program, we provide a safe environment for clients as they experience withdrawal symptoms; ensuring a calm, respectful and supportive environment as clients undertake the difficult work of moving forward in their recovery journeys.

As part of this multi-disciplinary team, you will support clients in a short-term residential setting by providing crisis management and encouragement while ensuring a calm and respectful environment for all.

We are currently seeking candidates with open availability for all shifts, including weekdays and weekends; including day, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts. Shift length in these programs varies, up to and including 12-hour shifts. Relief staff have flexibility to accept shifts that suit their schedules but will commit to accepting a minimum of three shifts per month. While the minimum shift requirement is currently three shifts per month, Relief staff have the ability to pick up shifts at their discretion up to a maximum of 44 hours per week, and will also be eligible for optional enrollment into the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

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.

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
• Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Provide client-centered care from a harm reduction approach
• Engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers
• 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 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:

• 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)
• Registered Practical Nurse applicants only: Diploma in Nursing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and Current Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• 2 years’ work experience in mental health and addiction field
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation
• Experience working in a residence setting
• Clinical work experience ideally in substance abuse assessment and treatment including intake and crisis services
• Capacity and comfort level dealing with street-involved individuals and treatment including intake and crisis services
• First Aid & CPR, ASIST, CPI trainings
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents 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 – April 15, 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

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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