Mental Health & Addictions Worker

JOB POSTING

Position Title:                    Mental Health and Addictions Worker - Full-Time Permanent

Position Description:     The Mental Health and Addictions Worker will advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, gambling, and mental health support. In delivering these services, the Mental Health and Addictions Worker utilizes a case management approach, consulting with representatives from several supporting agencies. 

The Mental Health and Addictions Worker is required to provide coordination in the areas of case management, case planning, and implementation of Addictions programs. The caseload of the Mental Health and Addictions Worker tends to be varied, complex, demanding and often crisis orientated. The Mental Health and Addictions Worker assesses and provides direct intervention or referral to appropriate service providers/programs, for clients on issues related to addictive patterns of behavior; concurrent disorders; and other mental health, behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief and loss when these are connected to addictions or the impact of addictions within the family and inter-generationally.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide screening, intake and assessment for clients to determine the presenting issue(s), and access appropriate treatment programming and/or services

Apply knowledge of the symptoms of overdose/withdrawal of various substances including, alcohol, cannabis and cocaine, and being prepared to assist the person in seeking medical attention

Apply appropriate assessment and diagnostic criteria, using accepted methods

Develop a treatment/service plan for each client based on the assessment of presenting issue(s). Identify the most appropriate of available treatment modalities, explore all available resources in maximizing the most effective plan for the client

Adapt treatment modalities to the client’s individual characteristics and needs

Provide ongoing evaluation and revision of client’s progress/goals

Provide appropriate intervention to the client and the community based on their assessment and treatment plan

Provide relapse prevention services

Provide follow-up to clients once the counseling services are complete

Provide crisis intervention services, once treatment is complete

Participate and engage with clients during the weekly Addiction/Mental Health community outreach

Assist with the community clothing drive to provide seasonal clothing to community members

Provide harm reduction during cheque distribution in partnership with Ontario Works

Coordinate and/or participate in case management, consultation and departmental planning activities, and drug strategy meetings

With permission of clients, consult with relevant caregivers and significant others in clients’ lives in order to update, modify or reassess treatment plans and intervention strategies

Maintain positive relationships with other service providers, including but not limited to: social workers, medical staff, corrections officers, and the RCMP

Assist with the planning and implementation of program enhancements

Track and maintain client statistics quarterly to the Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator

Collaborate with community agencies such as law enforcement, probation, education, social service agencies, medical profession and other chemical dependency treatment facilities

Create and maintain client records in a confidential and professional manner

Record case notes and produce client-related documentation such as reports, support letters, treatment applications and mental health referrals

Provide counselling referrals

Compile caseload statistics and prepare program reports

Maintain confidential client files according to Fort William First Nation policies and procedures

Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes

Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses

Interacts with residents, family members, staff, visitors and government agencies

Travel may be required

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

Overtime and on-call as required

Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and program set-up/take down

Qualifications:

Completion of a diploma or degree program in Addictions Counseling and Case Management

Completion of a diploma in Social Service Work

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Addictions counseling and case management

Certified Alcohol & Drug Case Manager (I.C.A.D.C.) from the Addictions Intervention Association, the Canadian Certifying Body for Addictions Case Managers, preferred

Naloxone certified or trained

Able to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations

Computer literacy skills and the ability to work processing packages and e-mail systems

Capable of using multiple therapeutic modalities to work with different types of clientele presenting with a wide range of issues

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

Politically and culturally sensitive

Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to privacy

Salary:                                  To be negotiated.          

Job Posting Closing Date:   Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3) references, must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Please direct your application to the attention of:

                                                            Human Resources- Recruitment

                                                            P: 807-623-9543 F: 807-623-5190

                                                                       Email: [email protected]

When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.