Mental Health Worker - Kenora, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association

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Kenora, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Mental Health Worker - Bachelor's Level - 19 month contract

Summary

This member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) multidisciplinary team has a bachelor's level degree other than a regulated health profession.

He or she has the clinical skill and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses; may have knowledge or experience in vocational rehabilitation and concurrent disorders treatment.

This position reports directly to the ACT Team Leader.

Qualifications
B.A. in a behavioural science preferred
Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties
Assessment/ Evaluation skills
Working knowledge of community resources and agencies
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Computer literacy and recording skills
Cultural Competence for diverse populations
Valid Driver's Licence
Criminal Records Check
Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same

Duties

Responsible for:

Adherence to all policies of the CMHA
Kenora Branch
Assurance of confidentiality of all client, personnel and organizational records and information
Maintenance of client files and data files including updating of client information consistent with policies and procedures of the CMHA
Participation in training and educational opportunities
Maintenance of professional qualifications; ongoing education and skills development
Participation in administrative and office functions
Perform shift management as per established policies and procedures
Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, education as indicated
Develop and deliver a Specialist Role such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Skills, or other role as determined by the Team
Provide case management for an assigned group of clients and their families. This includes providing side by side individual support to assist clients in obtaining the necessities of daily living.
Assessment of client needs and mental status and the development of appropriate treatment plans
Facilitate and monitor the implementation of client treatment plans
Participate in daily staff meetings and treatment plan meetings
Plan, structure and provide group and individual leisure time activities on evenings, weekends and holidays
Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor
Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
Responsible for self care
Other duties as directed

Please submit resume attention to:

Hiring Committee by August 10th, 2023

Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch

227 Second Street South, 2nd Floor
**Kenora, Ontario P9N 1G1