CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services Looking for Counsellor, Addiction – Substance Use Program (London/Strathroy) at Strathroy, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)

Strathroy & London, ON

• Application Deadline: December 7, 2023 –

We believe that change is possible, for those who are concerned with their substance use and ready to explore options of support.

As a Counsellor in the Substance Use program, you’ll met clients with empathy, and use a strengths-based, harm reduction approach to work alongside them on their recovery journey. Through one to one and group sessions you’ll help clients improve their health, social outcomes and overall quality of life; while also providing referrals and connections to other supports and resources to ensure a comprehensive approach to improving their wellness.

In this role you will be required to travel between the London (200 Queens Avenue Site) and the Strathroy (21 Richmond Street Site). The successful candidate for this role will work 2 days a week at the Strathroy location and 3 days a week at the London location.

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

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING:

• What you’ll be making – For this position, rate of pay is based on the individual’s professional college registration status:
• $28.34 to $31.85 per hour (Regulated Professional Grid), for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSW), CNO (as an RN), COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO
• $23.79 to $27.37 per hour (Regulated Practicing Professional Grid), for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSSW), CNO (as RPN)
• $22.33 to $25.71 per hour (Practicing Professional Grid), for all those not registered as above
• The above are initial rates; with grid increases as per policy
• Internal staff members will be placed on the appropriate grid based on their current rate of pay, up to Level 8 of the grid (see Intranet Policy –
• When you’ll work – 70 hours over two-week period, Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• What your benefits will be – After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in healthcare benefits plan
• Your pension plan – Will be enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• PSLRTA Notice – This posting characterizes this position as currently non-union. However, please be aware that the organization on September 29, 2022, a vote was held as a result of an application by the Organization under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act. The result was that employees voted to award OPSEU bargaining rights for all employees. Until such time as a new collective agreement is finalized, current terms and conditions of employment and existing, applicable collective agreements, if any, will remain in force and effect.

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Providing client-centred care from a harm reduction approach
• Facilitating successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
• Sharing in the provision of Entry / First Contact / Intake Services
• Providing assessment, treatment planning, referral, advocacy, preliminary case management, community treatment and education as appropriate to persons who have concerns about their own substance use or someone else’s. Counselling may be on an individual or group basis
• Participating in the facilitation of community treatment groups as needed and appropriate.
• Engaging in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner.

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 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 related field, e.g. BSW, post-graduate diploma in addictions or equivalent (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Valid Driver’s Licence, adequate insurance and access to a vehicle to carry out job duties
• Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Current registration with professional college
• ASIST and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
• 3 years’ experience working in addictions or mental health
• Clinical work experience ideally in substance use treatment including intake services
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients who live with multiple challenges related to marginalization, mental illness, substance use, complex health challenges, street level sex work, poverty, homelessness, and trauma
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, service & support programs, and barriers clients face in accessing same
• Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies
• Computer literacy
• Ability to assess level of risk in regards to clients
• First Aid & CPR
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents 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 – December 7, 2023

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

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