Crisis Support 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

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 Crisis Support Workers 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.

We offer our permanent team members some unique perks that really stand out:_
HOOPP (pension plan)
Ongoing professional development
Wellness fund benefit
Mileage reimbursement and car detailing for workrelated travel

The hourly rate for this position is: $ $41.46 per hour
We are currently seeking a permanent
Relief Crisis Support Worker.

As a Crisis Support 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.

And you won't do it alone.

You'll belong to a strong multi-disciplinary team that supports and respects each other as we make a difference in people's lives.

**This is a relief position with rotational shifts of 12 hours each. This position requires availability during weekdays and overnights.

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
Work inside the 911 police Communications Centre to accept diverted calls in need of mental health and addiction crisis services
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

- "I love the collaboration with other mental health workers; I learn so much from them." Crisis Support Worker_
- "I work with police on live 911 calls. I am providing intensive, immediate care and it's a great feeling to know you saved someone's life that day." Crisis Support Worker (MCRRT)_
- "CMHA is very multicultural at all levels. We reflect the community we are serving." Crisis Support Worker_

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 or a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and adhere to standards of practice as per designated college
Minimum 3 years of experience working in acute mental health sector, preferably in the community
Ability to work 12hour shifts on a rotational schedule: weekdays, 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
Ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds
Commitment to staying current on relevant legislation, best practices, research, policies, and procedures including ongoing professional development
Current CPR/First Aid certification