Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker FT

Edgewood Health Network

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Edgewood Health Network Inc as a Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker FT in United States. EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones.

Key Responsibilities

Greet and triage new intakes, focusing on safety, basic needs, and immediate client support.

Engage clients using trauma

informed approaches, build trust in brief interactions.

Complete Mental Health & Wellness Check

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Mental Health, Addictions, Community Support, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Strong knowledge of trauma

informed care practices.

Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health concerns.

Benefits & Compensation

24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health

Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday

Access to in

house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Edgewood Health Network Inc as a Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker FT.

Key Skills

Trauma-Informed SupportCrisis InterventionClient EngagementTriageEmotional SupportOverdose ResponseTeam CollaborationClient ConfidentialityProcess Note WritingSafety MonitoringReferral CoordinationInterventionCommunication SkillsFirst Aid/CPRCrisis Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker FT at Edgewood Health Network a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Edgewood Health Network is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Trauma-Informed Support, Crisis Intervention, Client Engagement, Triage, Emotional Support, Overdose Response, Team Collaboration, Client Confidentiality. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker provides critical frontline, trauma-informed support in a high-intensity emergency setting, focusing on stabilization, safety, and rapid client engagement for individuals facing acute mental health or substance use challenges. Key duties include greeting ...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, $2,000 yearly allowance for mental health and addiction services, $600 per service for paramedical services, Employee Assistance Program, Competitive paid time off, Defined Benefit pension with up to 4% employer contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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