01 Nov
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CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
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St. Thomas
01 Nov
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
St. Thomas
Deliver community mental health and addiction supports in St. Thomas through coaching, advocacy, assessment, and individualized goal planning. Work Monday to Friday.
As an Addiction and Mental Health Worker with Community Homes for Chance, you will support residents and independent home staff. The full-time contract assignment focuses on quality of life, life skills, personal strengths, and wellbeing choices. Responsibilities span housing, clinical assessments, crisis planning, health teaching, and connections with formal and informal resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete intake assessments, tours, and discharge or admission support
- Assess psychiatric symptoms, substance use, risks, and functioning
- Develop wellness, recovery, safety, and relapse prevention plans
- Support appointments, legal matters, benefits,
and community resources
- Coordinate recreation and community outings supporting individual connections
Requirements:
- Ability to make independent individual-served decisions
- Ability to complete ongoing assessments and solicit stakeholder feedback
- Ability to provide advocacy and direct community support
- Ability to educate residents about rights and responsibilities
- Registration with designated professional colleges qualifies for wage differential
Use assessment, advocacy, coaching, and crisis support skills to strengthen resident wellbeing and community participation through CHO services.
📌 Community Mental Health Support Worker (St. Thomas)
🏢 CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
📍 St. Thomas