crisis counsellor
Title posted on Talent.com - Relief, Counsellor, Mobile Crisis Response Team (Elgin)
Posted on June 26, 2026 by Employer details CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
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<p>Relief Counsellor, Mobile Crisis Response Team Direct Service - (OPSEU) St.</p><p>Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone) This posting is the result of an expansion of a relief pool - Application Deadline: July 7, 2026 -   When individuals in our community experience an urgent mental health or addiction crisis, they deserve a response that is person-centered and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing.</p><p>This position is responsible for working in a dedicated capacity supporting the St.</p><p>Thomas Police Service (STPS), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Aylmer Police Service (APS) by providing a mobile response to individuals experiencing a mental health or addictions related crisis at the point of time of direct contact with police.</p><p>The MHRW will occupy office space at the reporting police headquarters and respond with patrol officers to assist with de-escalation, diversion from medical intervention where possible, and facilitation of transition to acute care where required to help ensure positive outcomes for the individual.</p><p>We are currently seeking candidates with open availability for all shifts, including weekdays and weekends; including day, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts.</p><p>Shift length in these programs varies.</p><p>Relief staff have flexibility to accept shifts that suit their schedules but will commit to accepting a minimum of three shifts per month.</p><p>While the minimum shift requirement is currently three shifts per month, Relief staff have the ability to pick up shifts at their discretion up to a maximum of 44 hours per week.  Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months.</p><p>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 4 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.</p><p>Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!   WHAT WE'RE OFFERING: What you'll be making -  Starting rate for this role is  $27.14  per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ( $30.01  per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated): Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g.</p><p>OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated) For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement When you'll work:  Casual Shifts to include days, afternoons, evenings, nights and weekends Your pension plan  – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:   Assessment, Direct Service, and Linking Work directly alongside police officers, including going out on patrol as needed, and to be ready to respond during working hours to assist in the de-escalation of crises.</p><p>Complete crisis and mental health status assessments with individuals who come into contact with police and where the involvement of the MHRW is requested by an officer.</p><p>Deliver support to individuals who have come into contact with police or to their family members in a safe, ethical, and sensitive manner.</p><p>Employ training, knowledge, and expertise in the de-escalation of crises and, where possible, to help prevent incarceration or hospitalization as an outcome of police involvement.</p><p>Complete additional mental health or addictions screening, comprehensive needs assessments, or se- Location St. Thomas, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$27.14HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #625614957029099479
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