Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Transitional Residential Treatment Facility

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Transitional Residential Treatment Facility

Direct Service - (OPSEU) | Full-time, Contract (Ending: July 31, 2026) and Full-time, Permanent (Benefitted) | This posting is the result of upcoming vacancies | London, Ontario (London Zone) | Final date to receive applications:
March 2, 2025

When individuals in our community experience a serious mental health or addictions concern, they deserve a response that is person‑centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing. As a member of our Transitional Residential Treatment Facility team, you’ll help clients build life skills, manage their challenges and grow their personal strengths with the ultimate goal of successfully transitioning to greater wellness and independence.

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

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 need a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible: PVSCs in the City of London currently take approx. 3 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

• Pay – 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 registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g., OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) receive the wage differential for regulation.
  • Successful external applicants 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).
  • Internal applicants: grid level placement as per the Collective Agreement.
• Schedule
  :
  • Full‑Time
    
    Contract:
    
    70 hours bi‑weekly; rotating days, afternoons & evenings, including weekends.
  • Full‑Time Permanent: 70 hours bi‑weekly; rotating days, afternoons & evenings including weekends.
• Benefits
  :
  • Full‑Time
    
    Contract:
    
    9% in lieu of benefits.
  • Full‑Time Permanent:
    After a 90‑day waiting period, enrolled in extended healthcare benefits.
• Pension Plan
  :
  • Full‑Time
    
    Contract:
    
    Immediately eligible for optional enrollment in HOOPP.
  • Full‑Time Permanent:
    Immediately enrolled in HOOPP.

Designated Primary Worker for assigned caseload:

• Ensure client’s electronic record and paper file is complete and up‑to‑date.
• Ensure goals are being worked toward and program expectations are being met.
• Provide client updates at Team Meetings.
• Create Team Approaches and/or Contract of Residency.

In addition to the responsibilities of the Primary Worker, Addiction and Mental Health Workers will fulfill the following with all residents of RTF:

• Follow through with primary responsibilities when a client’s Primary Worker is unavailable.
• Assess client’s strengths, abilities, needs and preferences.
• Build on client’s strengths, abilities and resources.
• Assess social and environmental factors impacting the client.
• Assist clients to develop and coordinate an Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) based on their strengths, abilities, needs and preferences.
• Review and revise IRP with client every four‑six weeks, or more frequently if deemed necessary.
• Motivate and support the client to work towards achievement of their IRP goals.
• Include and encourage clients’ natural supports (e.g., family, significant friends) in the IRP, clarifying the roles each plays toward clients’ rehabilitation.
• Regularly solicit feedback from the client and relevant community supports regarding participant’s mental health or addiction and progress towards his/her goals.
• Maintain open communication with the client’s professional and natural supports regarding client’s rehabilitation.
• Complete frequent Mental Health Status Exams within the first week of the client’s admission, and subsequently at a minimum interval of once per month.
• Create or update client Crisis Plans.
• Medication monitoring and education.
• Ongoing liaison with RTF Nursing Staff Team to ensure a firm understanding of the clinical aspects of…