ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH WORKER, PROJECT PATHWAYS

Direct Service (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2026) 2 positions
London, Ontario (London Zone)

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 relevant field of study (e.g. social work, psychology, or a related discipline, etc.)
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Successful completion of a London Police Services security clearance
• Successful police interview and approval
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid & CPR, WHMIS Training
• Training in crisis intervention and crisis resolution, including ASIST training program
• Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/or mental health conditions is required
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience working in mental health, including a minimum of 2 years experience working in crisis intervention
• Experience with, and detailed knowledge of, mild, moderate and serious mental illnesses
• Experience working in a community-based setting, preferably with an established network of service and support resources
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Additional Working Conditions:

• Extended periods of walking and standing; additional moderate physical activity including sitting, lifting
• Regular exposure to various weather conditions; working outdoors, year round

• Participate in training to provide support to individuals through Reach Out and 988
• Provide crisis intervention services and supports on Reach Out/988 via phone, text and web chat
• Respond to voicemails from Reach Out
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals accessing Reach Out/988, and work with individuals to address their immediate concerns
• Participate as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team by ensuring cross training to perform the roles and responsibilities of each team under the Crisis and Access department
• Work with colleagues to ensure adequate staffing levels in all program