Support your community. Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help. As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions. In addition to competitive advantages like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits,

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our team members some unique perks that really stand out: ~2 weeks accrued vacation + 1 flexible day each year ~ HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment ~ 350 (pro-rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals ~ Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel We're looking for a full-time contract Addictions Support Worker to join our Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Team The Addictions Support Worker will participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide crisis intervention treatment,



rehabilitation and support services to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses allowing them to live successfully in the community by demonstrating best practice competencies in psychosocial rehabilitation, and specifically provide addictions expertise and perspective to team. Status: Full-time contract until March 2027, 37.5 hours per week including some evenings/weekends. Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location:
This position is based out of our 60 West Drive, Brampton office. Due to the nature of this program, this role is on-site and/or community based. Provide support services for a caseload of clients as their primary worker within the team. Establish a supportive, ongoing relationship with clients and their support systems Develop a Crisis Plan with each client and their supports to support and maintain client wellness. Provide on-going support, life skills coaching, pre-employment coaching and appropriate referrals to enable clients to achieve their goals Provide education on mental health and wellness to clients and their families and other supports. Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings and to provide the addictions perspective. Take a leadership role to ensure the provision of substance use interventions for clients including motivational counseling, harm reduction,



and abstinence using the stages of change model May participate in setting treatment goals and plans with clients to reduce or abstain from substance use and to learn replacement behaviors. Coordinate with outside inpatient services to detoxify clients and establish linkage to outpatient treatment, self-help programs, outpatient services, and residential facilities. Build positive relationships with appropriate informal supports as identified by clients Provide practical help, supports and advocacy to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care, legal and advocacy services, financial support, supported housing, money-management services and transportation. Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated experience working in the addictions and/or mental health field. Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to support a diverse workforce are essential. Comfortable working in a community setting. Proficient computer skills including MS word, Internet and e-mail. Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc. Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset. Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment To streamline our recruitment process,

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