Concurrent Disorder Specialist (OT/SW), Temporary Full Time, PSR Assertive Community Treatment

Job Code: 21233

Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 15 months)

Location: PSR Assertive Community Treatment

Union: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical

Wage: (OT: $47.20 - $54.81) or (SW: $44.67 - $57.91)

Posting Period: January 6, 2026 - January 12, 2026

The Assertive Community Treatment Team provides services 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, to persons with serious mental illness who have complex needs and very significant functional impairments.  The services that the team provides are based on the assertive community treatment model which promotes community living, psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery.   As a member of the inter-professional team, the Concurrent Disorders Specialist – Social Worker (SW) or Occupational Therapist (OT) provides expertise in the area of addictions, assessments, interventions and programs. The Concurrent Disorders Specialist – SW employs an integrated treatment model in which mental health and substance use treatments are provided simultaneously. The Concurrent Disorders Specialist – SW/OT also contributes to the development of comprehensive client-centered assessments and treatment plans; and provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients that includes providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work OR Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required 
• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario/ College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario 
• Certification as an Addictions Specialist
• Minimum three years of work experience providing services to adults with a serious and persistent mental illness effectively accessing and employing community resources to meet the needs of the client
• Experience working with clients with a concurrent disorder

Position Responsibilities:

• Acts as liaison and consults with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
• Participates in daily organization of client related activities in collaboration with other team members
• Provides ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ response to treatment to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behaviour, which put clients at risk (e.g. suicidal)
• Provides education to clients related to medications, their potential side effects and interactions, and strategies for managing effects
• Provides assessment of the severity of substance use and its impact on the individual using standardized assessment tools
• Provides recommendations for the treatment of the substance use
• Works collaboratively with other team members to support the individual in the identification of meaningful occupation (paid and/or unpaid) and in developing strengths based approach to occupational engagement in these areas
• Provides individual supportive therapy (e.g. problem-solving, role-playing, modeling and support), social-skill development, and assertiveness training to increase client social and interpersonal interactions in community settings
• Assists clients to plan and structure social and leisure-time activities on evenings, weekends and holidays, consistent with the individual placement support model

Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams

• Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
• Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries, benefits and pension
• Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires

• Focus on Healthy Workplace  and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake

Disclosure: We do not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.