Counsellor, Mobile Crisis Response Team

Counsellor, Mobile Crisis Response Team

Direct Service - (OPSEU)

Full-Time, Contract (End Date : March 31, 2027)

• Two positions available

London & Strathroy, Ontario (London & Middlesex Zone)

Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) staff will support individuals accessing services by providing a psychosocial response in order to promote crisis resolution and empowerment for the individual. MCRT staff are responsible for providing a mobile response to individuals experiencing a mental health or addictions related crisis at the point of direct contact with police. MCRT staff occupy office space at respective police headquarters and respond to live and follow‑up calls 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. MCRT will also work collaboratively with individuals to assess and identify their needs and link them to appropriate supports in the community.

MCRT Middlesex-Strathroy staff are responsible for working in a dedicated capacity supporting the Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Strathroy‑Caradoc Police Service (SCPS).

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) :

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE :

Direct Service :

Complete mental health and addiction assessments with individuals and family members who come into contact with police based on theory of crisis management including rapid response to identify :

Crisis Intervention :

Crisis Follow‑up :

Coordination and Advocacy :

Documentation, Privacy and Confidentiality :

Teamwork :

24 / 7 Reach Out Addiction and Mental Health Crisis Line responsibilities as assigned :

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY :

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

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 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications :

We prefer the following qualifications :

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – December 16, 2025

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca

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