Job Description

Clinician, Concurrent Disorders Program
Direct Service - Regulated - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (Ending: August 31, 2026)
This posting is the result of a current vacancy
Woodstock, Ontario (Oxford Zone)
- Application Deadline: May 26, 2026 -

Working within a multi-disciplinary team framework throughout Oxford County, the Concurrent Clinician will provide support to individuals presenting with concurrent substance abuse concerns and Mental Illness. The Clinician will work closely with the team to provide ongoing support and coverage.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months. 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 WE'RE OFFERING:

• 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
• When you'll work - 70 hours over a two-week period; Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• 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)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Assessment, Crisis Support, and Follow up:

• Assess clients’ mental, physical and emotional functional abilities and needs and investigates client’s present resources
• Provide crisis support and crisis prevention planning
• Devise a treatment plan with the client, establishing goals to meet determined needs
• Provides skill teaching, concrete counselling, and support to clients to assist in goal achievement
• Work in collaboration with partners to provide timely interventions
• Provide discharge planning

Documentation:

• Complete required documentation related to clients as per the organization’s standards, discipline-specific guidelines and standards and PHIPA legislation
• Ensure that confidential program/caseload information and material is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the organization’s policy

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months. 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.

We require the following qualifications:

• RPN, RN, or Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology or related field is required (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (as an RSW), the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle with at least $2 million in liability insurance to occasionally transport clients
• Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Experience supporting individuals with significant mental health concerns, addiction and counselling experience
• Extensive knowledge of Recovery principles
• Knowledge of community services in Oxford County
• Ability to develop short-term treatment plans in conjunction with the individual
• Ability to advocate for and coordinate service access with clients
• Crisis Management/Intervention Skills
• Knowledge of Narrative Practices in Single session therapy
• Knowledge of the Recovery model
• 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
• Treatment of Addictions
• First Aid & CPR
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: 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 – May 26, 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