Crisis Response Worker - Mississauga, Canada - EveryMind

EveryMind

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Crisis Response Services

Contract to September 15, 2023

(37.5 hours per week)

Shifts:
Weekends, weekdays and overnights

File #23-002

EveryMind Mental Health Services (formerly Peel Children's Centre) is looking for a highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic mental health professional to work in their Crisis Response Services program and respond to crisis situations and provide both telephone and in office/Community crisis response and services to children, youth and their families in the Region of Peel.

Our Crisis Response Services offers immediate aid for children/youth and their families who are dealing with imminent mental health crises and provides a two-tiered response service via telephone and on-site visits to the clients' home, school, or any other location in the community.

EveryMind is an accredited children and youth mental health centre that provides a continuum of high-quality mental health services to enrich the lives of children, youth and their families who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges.

Our services are provided in a dynamic, client-centred environment that values respect and inclusion, collaboration, learning, innovation and accountability.

This is a contract position from March 15, 2023 to September 15, 2023.

Hiring Salary range - $62,427 - $73,030 over 5 years
Please note that hiring salaries are commensurate with experience and generally start at the beginning of the range.

Shifts:
Shifts are Based on a rotational schedule which includes weekends and overnights

_ Why work at EveryMind?_

Work for an organization that is the
_lead agency_ in child and youth mental health services for Region of Peel, known for our excellence in providing quality services.
A strong workplace wellness focus: paid personal leave days, in addition to 11 paid public holidays; 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits; and 4% of base salary in lieu of vacation.
Contribute to the mental health & wellbeing of children and youth.
Enjoy exceptional training and development opportunities including an
_Education Assistance Plan_ to support employees in further education in their field.
A strong workplace wellness focus, including paid personal leave days, in addition to 11 paid public holidays.

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_Hybrid work_ available in many of our services, with an opportunity to work remotely from home.

Company Laptop and cellphone provided to employees.
Free, confidential 24/7 counselling and mental health support for you and your family via our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
A workplace culture that embraces
_Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Antiracism (DEIA)_ with employeeled internal committees focusing on Black Engagement, LGBTQ2S, Indigenous Knowledge.
Opportunity to join
_staff forums_ on DEIA issues.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will:

Respond to crisis calls in a timely manner, implementing verbal deescalation techniques
Provide immediate crisis assessment and planning;
Negotiate safety plans, as required;
Complete follow up calls and/or visits to further support stabilization of the crisis situation and provide linkages to ongoing community supports or counselling;
Complete all necessary risk and behavioural assessments, utilizing tools such as Columbia Screener
Suicide assessment tool and Can-CAT
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment;
Based on assessment, utilize effective counselling, problem solving and safety planning skills;
Work closely with other members of the Crisis Response Service;
Provide service in the home, in the school or in the community as needed;
Provide timelimited, transitional case management supports and collaboration with other service providers following the crisis response;
Work flexible, rotating shifts (including weekends/overnights) according to a predetermined schedule and provide on call coverage, as the Crisis Response Service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Bachelor's degree in social services or health related field with a minimum of two years clinical experience
OR 3year CYW diploma with three years clinical experience in children's mental health crisis response services;
Previous experience in a mental health setting and/or distress line
Demonstrated knowledge of crisis theory and relevant legislation pertaining to children's mental health, child and family development, mental health issues and community resources;
Strong engagement and assessment skills;
Proven risk assessment, effective counselling, problem solving and safety planning skills;
Have proven tolerance for high pressure situations which necessitates a calm and competent manner, quick and effective problemsolving skills;
Display a proven ability to anticipate unsafe situations and formulate safety plans to address these needs;
Possess strong