Crisis Worker - Brampton, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose
Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch means you'll be part of something meaningful.

For starters, we're honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better.

Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we're committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health.

That's why we've made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve - and the people we help.

What we offer

As a community-based agency, we're dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone - including our team members.

That's why we're proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life.

You'll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals - from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like health, dental and EFAP we offer our full-time permanent team members the following perks:

4 weeks accrued vacation (to start)
Up to 18 paid personal days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
HOOPP Pension Plan
Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications

- $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

Mileage reimbursement and car detailing for workrelated travel
Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We are looking for
full-time Crisis Workers to join our Crisis Services team As a Crisis Worker on our integrated health team, you'll be empowered to make a bigger impact than you ever imagined.

From triaging calls over the crisis line to being mobile out in the community, you'll perform a variety of important tasks that make each day new and exciting.

Status:
Full-Time Permanent, 12 hours shifts on a rotational schedule

Location: 60 West Drive, Brampton. Due to the nature of the program, this role is on-site and community based.

What you will do

Provide immediate crisis line response, initial triage, crisis stabilization and development of intervention plans
Provide needed assistance and followup post crisis with telephone checkins, mobile crisis response or by connecting clients to appropriate followup agencies/networks
Conduct risk and safety assessments, mental status examinations, promote healthy coping strategies, and assist in developing followup and safety plans for clients in the community
Work side by side in 'ride alongs' with police officers and other crisis support workers in completing mobile crisis intervention assessments
Form collaborative relationships with CMHA colleagues and strong partnerships with hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and mental health and social service agencies to build an effective delivery of crisis service in the community
Assist in identifying and developing goals towards understanding prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with mental illness and addiction concerns
Participate in agency and community meetings, committees and workgroups as requested by manager
This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities._

What you need to join our team

University Degree in Social Work, BSc. Nursing, or degree in Occupational Therapy
Must be a Regulated Health Professional (Registered Nurse, Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Occupational Therapist) or Registered Social Worker and adhere to standards of practice as per designated college OR must be eligible and willing to become regulated health professional or RSW within first 6 months of employment
Minimum 3 years of experience working in acute mental health sector, preferably in the community
Ability to work 12hour shifts on a rotational schedule: days, overnights, weekends, and public holidays
Experience with crisis intervention techniques and theorybased practice in working with the seriously mentally ill, including a good understanding of the Mental Health Act and DSM V as it relates to crisis
Knowledge on risk assessments, suicide prevention, and principles of crisis theory and intervention
Experience intervening effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of disturbed behaviour
Comfortable working on the phone and in person in potentially high risk and stressful situations
Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse c