Concurrent Disorder Specialist

The Role and Opportunity

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Toronto is looking for a seeking Concurrent Disorder Specialist, for our Housing First Scarborough program. As a member of this team, you will be providing support for diverse people with mental health and addictions issues according to their individual needs. Join our dynamic interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals experiencing homelessness and / or at risk of homelessness. As a Concurrent Disorder Specialist, you will carry a primary caseload and support your teammates with clients experiencing substance use issues. Our focus is on community-based support emphasizing stabilization, enhanced quality of life, and recovery from mental illness and addiction.

Note for Internal Applicants
Existing permanent employees who take on new contract opportunities at CMHA Toronto continue to be eligible for their existing benefits and perks. Upon the end of the contract, you will return to your previous position and pay. This is a great chance for existing employees to explore a new opportunity and expand their skills, knowledge, and experience, within CMHA Toronto.

Salary: $58,783- 64,407

Hours of Work: 35 per week 

Contract Length: 12 Months, starting in Winter/Spring 2026

Work Location: 1200 Markham Rd., Suite 500, Scarborough, ON M1H 2Y9

About CMHA Toronto

CMHA Toronto is the city's leading community mental health agency. We provide accessible, quality care for Toronto residents through programs, research and advocacy that create belonging and hope. At CMHA Toronto, we take a client-first, recovery-oriented approach to supporting people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness. By integrating health and social care, we provide services that aid in long-term wellness including housing, employment, community connections and so much more. Our goal? Help everyone thrive in the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' psychosocial history, mental, substance use related and physical health symptoms, strengths, needs, risks, and target behaviours 
• Provide one on one specialized addictions support to clients which can include addictions counselling, harm reduction support, referral to group support, referral to treatment or other supports  
• Provide consultation to your teammates on HF Scarborough ICM team and attend agency Concurrent Disorders team meetings
• Supporting addiction related activities at agency (providing nicotine replacement therapy, addictions consultations, group facilitation and workshops)
• Maintaining a trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationship 
• Providing resources, information and advocacy
• Provide client-centered engagement, service provision and crisis intervention

Experience & Education Required

• Degree or diploma in Social Work, Social Sciences, or equivalent
• Addictions certificate or equivalent experience or training
• Minimum three (3) years experience in community mental health and addictions, with a strong emphasis on engaging and supporting a person experiencing addictions in the person's community (while homeless, or in their home).
• Knowledge and working experience with Intensive Case Management and the Housing First Model of practice
• Understanding of recovery principles and their application to people with mental illness and addiction
• Understanding of harm reduction principles, cycle of addiction, stages of change, and other approaches of care for people who use drugs 
• Knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care and recovery-oriented practice
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Ability to work from an anti-oppressive framework
• Ability todemonstratea non-homophobic and anti-racism approach.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is an asset
• Persons with direct lived experience with the mental health system are encouraged to apply.
• Access to a car and a valid driver's license is required.

Why Choose CMHA Toronto?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. 

Our benefits include:

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement 
• Work-life balance and flexibility – to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you  
• Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery  
• Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference   

CMHA Toronto is an award-winning workplace committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, empathy, and accountability. Our staff value the flexibility in work schedules, the emphasis on work-life balance, and the organization's commitment to continuous learning through training and development opportunities. Many employees highlight the strong sense of community and support that make CMHA Toronto feel like more than just a workplace—it feels like a family.

As an equity-informed employer, CMHA Toronto reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from equity-deserving candidates, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized individuals, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health challenges, whether firsthand or through a loved one, is considered an asset. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please inform us before the interview if you require an accommodation.

To be eligible for this role candidates will be required to adhere to our COVID-19 policy and provide proof of vaccination. 

Important Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.