Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Reach Out

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. 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 3 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

Post-secondary education in a relevant field of study e.g. social work, psychology, or a related discipline

(primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)

Ability to attend work regularly

Operate from a trauma and violence informed perspective

Complete mental health assessments based on theory of crisis management including rapid response, risk assessment, de-escalation, stabilization, and referral to determine client needs and level of risk

Assess social and environmental factors impacting the client

Assess the adequacy of resources/supports currently available to the client

Identify risk factors related to the safety of both the client and staff members as well as relapse

Assess barriers to successful community living (e.g. treatment options, transportation, finances, etc.)