Deliver community mental health and addiction supports in St. Thomas through coaching, advocacy, assessment, and individualized goal planning. Work Monday to Friday.
As an Addiction and Mental Health Worker with Community Homes for Opportunity, you will support residents and independent home staff. The full-time contract assignment focuses on quality of life, life skills, personal strengths, and wellbeing choices. Responsibilities span housing, clinical assessments, crisis planning, health teaching, and connections with formal and informal resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete intake assessments, tours, and discharge or admission support
- Assess psychiatric symptoms, substance use, risks, and functioning
- Develop wellness, recovery, safety, and relapse prevention plans
- Support appointments, legal matters, benefits, and community resources
- Coordinate recreation and community outings supporting individual connections
Requirements:
- Ability to make independent individual-served decisions
- Ability to complete ongoing assessments and solicit stakeholder feedback
- Ability to provide advocacy and direct community support
- Ability to educate residents about rights and responsibilities
- Registration with designated professional colleges qualifies for wage differential
Use assessment, advocacy, coaching, and crisis support skills to strengthen resident wellbeing and community participation through CHO services.
Community Mental Health Support Worker in St. Thomas employer: CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
Join the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services as an Addiction and Mental Health Worker in St. Thomas, Ontario, where you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative work culture that prioritizes client-centred care and harm reduction. With immediate eligibility for pension enrolment and a commitment to employee development, this role is perfect for those looking to revitalize their careers while contributing to vital community services.
Contact Details:
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services Recruitment Team
