Position ID: Job Title: Addiction and mental health worker- Co-occurring disorders
Job Type: Temporary Full Time
FTE: 1
Posting #: 2026OPSE54
City/Province: Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Job Category: Healthcare Professional
Open Positions: 1
Salary: $37.84 - $43.57/Hour
Posting Date: August 20, 2026
Posting Expiry Date (dd/mm/yyyy): September 7, 2026
Primary Recruiter: Human Resources
Primary Recruiter Phone #: 613-632-1111
Job Location: Santé mentale - multi site
Shifts: Day, Evening
Position Overview The addiction and mental health worker provide case management to clients dealing with addiction, substance use and gambling.
The worker provides support, treatment coordination and navigation support, life skills development, advocacy and other interventions in a harm-reduction framework. Services can vary in duration and intensity and can be provided in-office or in clients' homes.
The worker will also lead psychoeducation sessions.
As part of their duties, the Mental Health and Addictions Worker may be required to work across different sites based on organizational needs.
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION, Days and occasional evenings and week-ends.
Until October 2027 approximately
Salary according to OPSEU Collective Agreement
As a pre-condition of employment:
- All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
- As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.
What we are looking for - College diploma in related mental health and/or the addictions field.
- Certificate in Addiction.
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience.
- Good knowledge of addictions and concurrent disorders.
- Good knowledge of various intervention frameworks specific to addiction treatment (ex.: recovery, harm reduction and abstinence).
- Good knowledge in various approaches specific to addiction treatment (ex.: motivational interviewing, CBT, etc.)
- Experience in delivering psychoeducation sessions/groups.
- Knowledgeable and competent in case management.
- Ability to adapt communication style to a wide range of clients and situations.
- Ability to develop a helping relationship and manage the limits of this relationship.
- Possess a working knowledge of both official languages.
- Must hold a valid driver's license, use of vehicle and insurance.
- Occasional availability to work evenings and weekends.
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