CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, My Sisters’ Place Resting Spaces
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
 Relief 

This posting is the result of an expansion of a relief pool
 London, Ontario (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 -

We believe that everyone has the right to access low barrier supports that will foster growth and allow them to live with dignity, and independence in our community. 

The My Sisters’ Place drop-in program fosters a vibrant community of women who are experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, promoting a welcoming and non-judgmental culture and providing a reprieve from the stigma women so often feel in other community settings. Our team supports women with anything they might need - from a hot meal to tampons, from access to showers and laundry facilities to harm reduction kits and from on-site mental health and addictions groups to connections with broader community supports. 

As part of the My Sisters’ Place Resting Spaces program, you will focus on offering overnight accommodations for women in need, ensuring the safety while encouraging empowerment and crisis resolution and maintaining a calm and respectful environment for all.

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):
  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 – Relief shifts consist of evening/overnight 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:

Direct Service:  

• Coordinate with referral sources, document and coordinate referrals through the CRMS database.   
• Apply mental health knowledge and experience to determine participant’s needs, level of risk, discuss and determine recommended services and supports 
• Establish a therapeutic relationship to maximize the benefits of engagement between the staff person and the participant using a strengths-based approach. 
• Provide support for up to 10 Women accessing the MSP Resting Spaces 
• Coordinate and facilitate, with the participant, linkages to recommended services and supports in the community 
• Advocate as necessary in order to facilitate access to services and supports with the objective of remediating immediate crisis situation 
• Provide information regarding resources found within both the broader mental health system and the community in general 
• Engage Emergency Services when it is determined that additional intervention is required 
• When appropriate, act as liaison with caregivers and/or support providers who are involved with the participant to facilitate a coordinated approach to service provision 
• Provide referrals to the Transitional Case Management Team as necessary 
• Provide health teaching and information regarding a variety of coping techniques and strategies, e.g. grounding, breathing techniques, self-care, nutrition, sleep hygiene, techniques to enhance overall well-being, the completion of crisis plans

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 4 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
 
We require the following qualifications:

• My Sisters’ Place is a supportive environment for women and gender-diverse individuals who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. The program supports a vibrant community of women and gender-diverse individuals, including many who may have experienced gender-based violence. My Sisters’ Place is an environment solely for women and gender-diverse communities and therefore, it is a bona fide occupational requirement that the successful candidate identify as a woman, two-spirited, non-binary, transgender, or otherwise gender-diverse
• College Diploma or University Degree in social services, mental health & addictions, or a related field OR a Graduate Certificate in social services, mental health & addictions plus 2-years’ experience in a mental health & addiction field. (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:

• First Aid and CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI)
• Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training (ASIST)
• Experience in mental health crisis intervention
• Experience with, and detailed knowledge of, mild, moderate & serious mental illnesses, usually gained by several years of working with this population 
• Experience working in a community-based setting; preferably with an established network of service & support resources
• Strong understanding of Harm Reduction strategies
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, service & support programs, and barriers participants face in accessing same 
• Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies 
• Ability to assess level of risk in regards to participants
• 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 – September 23, 2025
 

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 [email protected]  

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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