Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinician - Peterborough, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association - Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge

Canadian Mental Health Association - Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge

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Peterborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic (MMHAC) program delivers mental health assessment and treatment services for individuals residing in rural and remote regions of the Haliburton, Peterborough and Northumberland Counties as well as the City of Kawartha Lakes.

The Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinician provides a range of services to rural and remote individuals that promote recovery, access to other services, supports and resources required for stabilization, wellness, and independent living through the Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic (MMHAC).

Diversity Statement
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. values diversity and inclusion.

As a service provider, an employer and a community partner, we strive to always be respectful and sensitive to race, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, abilities, religion, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Vaccine Policy Statement
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.

will require all new staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination status before the first day of employment.

For this purpose, an individual is defined as fully immunized equal or greater than 14 days after receiving their second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or their first dose of a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine series that is approved by Health Canada.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Supports

Receive referrals and participate in the scheduling of appointments
Conduct oneonone scheduled and walkin appointments in the community, in client homes or on the mobile clinic.
Conduct standardized initial bio/psycho/social assessments to determine continued or follow up care
Provide therapy utilizing evidencebased therapeutic modalities
Provide overall case coordination for clients as required

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Education and Training
Successful completion of a university degree in health or social sciences. A Bachelor of Social Work or Psychology is preferred. Formal education in the provision of human or social services and/or relevant experience (see below) is required.

Completion of a Masters degree is preferred, e.g. Masters of Social Work. An hourly premium is available to applicants who have a related Masters degree.

RELATED AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Mandatory experience

Minimum three (3) years' experience related to case manager role
Demonstrated experience and/or significant knowledge of working with client population (with acquired brain injury, or dual diagnosis, or youth, as required by specific program)
Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional attitude, rational detachment and a problemsolving, therapeutic approach while working with sometimes challenging clients and in stressful situations

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Salary:
$28.70-$30.13 per hour

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