Support acute mental health and substance use needs with EHN Canada through trauma-informed care in a short-term emergency setting.
The Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker provides frontline support for clients experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, homelessness, and complex needs. Working across overnight, day, evening, and weekend shifts, this position emphasizes stabilization, safety, and rapid engagement. The worker collaborates with nursing staff, security, and shelter personnel.
Key Responsibilities: Greet and triage recent intakes, prioritizing safety and basic needs
Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and nonjudgmental listening
Monitor mental health and substance use crises, including overdoses
Write timely,



factual process notes after client interactions
Coordinate referrals, housing supports, meals, and hygiene items
Requirements: Diploma, degree, or equivalent experience in a related field
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care practices
Experience supporting homelessness, addiction, and mental health concerns
Calm, effective crisis response ability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bring trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, and clear communication to EHN Canada’s emergency mental health services.

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📌 Mental Health Crisis Support Worker (Saskatchewan)
🏢 EHN Canada
📍 Saskatchewan