Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Part-Time, Contract (Approximately 2 years)
This posting is the result of an upcoming vacancy.
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 support clients (ages 12+) with a strengths-based, empathetic, harm reduction approach and 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.

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

What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $30.01per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($37.26 per hour for regulated)
Hours will fall between Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Recognize and respond effectively to an individual/group/community in crisis
Adhere to the quality assurance measures for the provincial standardized assessment tools
Provide clinical interpretation of assessment tools and utilize skillful motivational interviewing techniques for the purpose of informing the development of a client-centred treatment plan.
Counselling and Treatment:
Actively increase client motivation by utilizing a Stages of Change paradigm and motivational interviewing
Apply a comprehensive range of evidence-informed counselling styles and techniques aimed at improving the client’s overall bio-psycho-social-spiritual health
Develop a formalized treatment plan including preliminary case management, goal setting, individual and/or group counselling, referrals,



advocacy and education as appropriate in collaboration with the client to improve their social determinants of health
Demonstrate knowledge and skill required to match clients with the most appropriate available services as determined through the screening, assessment, referral and treatment planning process.
Participate in the facilitation of community treatment groups as needed and appropriate.
Coordinated Care Plans (CCP’s), Community Plans etc. Provide services in person, on the phone or another means of communication about addiction and mental health services and supports.
Provide education to clients and concerned others regarding a variety of coping techniques and strategies.
As requested, deliver effective outreach services targeting prevention and health promotion, early intervention, treatment and/or after care service to a broad range of client populations.
Engage in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner.
Supervision:
Actively participate in the clinical supervision matrix, i.e. engage in both individual and group clinical supervision to improve client care and increase staff confidence and clinical competence
Actively participate in administrative supervision to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory bodies, policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines
Be available for evening clinical work during regular office hours and on occasion outside of regular hours as needed and when appropriate.
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.

Post-secondary education in a related field, e.g. BSW, post-graduate diploma in addictions or equivalent required ( primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
Registration with a skilled college (i.e. Valid Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle for personal transportation
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
- Computer literacy
- Ability to assess level of risk in regards to clients
- ASIST and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
- First Aid & CPR
- Bilingual in both official languages, preferred ; Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. 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 Human.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

📌 Counsellor - Part Time (London)
🏢 CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
📍 London