Counsellor (Sat. Nights), Crisis Response Team - London, Canada - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Counsellor (Sat. Nights), Crisis Response Team - London
Part-time, Permanent

London, Ontario

- Application Deadline: May 9, 2023 -

When individuals in our community experience an urgent mental health or addictions crisis, they deserve a response that is person-centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing.

The Crisis Response Team provides mobile response to individuals in crisis, assessing the nature and scope of the crisis and taking appropriate action.

The Counsellor will also work with clients at the time of their crisis to identify needs and provide connections with services and supports in the community.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our teamWHAT WE'RE OFFERING**:

What you'll be making:
For this position, rate of pay is based on the individual's professional college registration status:
$28.34 to $31.85 per hour, for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSW), CNO (as an RN), COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO

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$23.79 to $27.37 per hour, for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSSW), CNO (as RPN)
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$22.33 to $25.71
per hour, for all those not registered as above

The above are initial rates, with grid increases as per policy

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When you'll work

Approximately 12 hours biweekly, every other Saturday night

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Your pension plan

Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Complete face-to-face mental health and addictions assessments based on theory of crisis management including rapid response, risk assessment, de-escalation, stabilization, and referral to determine client needs and level of risk
Engage Emergency Services when it is determined that additional intervention is required
Establish a therapeutic relationship to maximize the benefits of engagement between the staff and client
Assess social and environmental factors impacting the client
Determine the impact of psychiatric symptoms on functioning
Identify risk factors related to client and staff safety
Assess barriers to successful community living (e.g. treatment options, transportation, finances, etc.)
Ensure the assessment incorporates cultural and ethnic factors
Advocate as necessary in order to facilitate access to services and supports with the objective of remediating immediate crisis situation
Refer clients to an RN when psychiatric assessment for a clinic referral is determined to be necessary and/or appropriate
Assist the client to identify and connect with personal/natural supports
Provide shortterm followup support to bridge the gap from referral to engagement with a longerterm support service
Have knowledge about community resources relevant to clients, including other addiction and mental health services, entitlement and benefit programs, (e.g. ODSP, Ontario Works, London Housing, etc.)
When appropriate, act as liaison with caregivers and/or service and support providers who are involved with client to facilitate a coordinated approach to service provision
Provide telephone assistance to individuals seeking support, facetoface appointments and/or information about addiction and mental health services and supports
Provide health teaching and information regarding a variety of coping techniques and strategies
Provide information regarding resources found within both the broader addiction and mental health system and the community in general
Provide coverage for other Crisis Services Programs, as requested (i.e. Crisis Centre-First Contact, Crisis Stabilization Space)
Work collaboratively with colleagues at the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre to provide a seamless, personcentred approach for service delivery and to support other staff as needed
Attend and actively participate in staff and group meetings
Contribute to a positive team environment

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

_ Vaccination Requirements_
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Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements_**
We Require the Following Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in a health or social science discipline
(primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e.

original degree/diploma or official transcript):

Knowledge of and experience working with individuals with a serious mental illness and/or addiction in a community setting
Knowledge of community resources in London
Valid Driver's License, adequate insurance and access to a vehicle to carry out job duties
Basic computer skills
Ability to attend work regularly

We Prefer the Following Qualifications:

Registration with a professional college (i.e. OCSWSSW, CNO, CRPO, CPSO, COTO, CPO)
Training in crisis intervention and resolution including ASIST and First Aid/CPR

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitme