Job Description

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.





This position is responsible for providing support to adolescents and young adults 12-25 years of age who are experiencing mental health issues. The incumbent will also provide additional supports to Adolescents/young adults (A/YA) to work toward the achievement of their goals as identified in the person's recovery plan and work closely with the primary worker.

Reporting to Manager of Client Services

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the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

promotes a stigma free youth culture for mental illness; conducting and completing the detailed Community Mental Health Assessment; assisting A/YA in prioritizing needs/areas of consideration and to develop short-term plans to address these priorities; promotes opportunities for increased independence and champions community peer development; acting as a resource person or an advocate to assist individuals in obtaining information/access to services/supports which are deemed needed; and supporting reintegration into school, work and social activities;.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the C.N.O. Bachelor's Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or Bachelor's Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and current registration with the C.A.C.C.F. 1-2 years' experience in a health related organization and experience working with Adolescents/young adults with mental health issues; Personal lived experience in recovery from a mental health and/or addiction challenges; A valid Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Hours of Work:

35 hours/week. Evening hours are required and occasional Saturdays may be required to meet the position requirements.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience within the range: $30.82-$43.86 inclusive of HOOPP



Please click the link to apply



https://lambtonkent.bamboohr.com/careers

Closing date: July 22nd, 2025

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability.





While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.