Mental Health Worker - Peterborough, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association-Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge

Canadian Mental Health Association-Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge

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Peterborough, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Mental Health Worker (Safe Beds) reside within the Safe Beds program at a residential setting that provides short term residential stays for individuals who are in crisis or require a period of intensive support. Staff provide mental health support, crisis intervention, support to develop and use coping strategies, illness and medication management and education, connections to community services, and support to individuals affected by mental illness, addictions, trauma and crisis. Staff must be willing to work rotating shifts including night shifts and weekends as this is a 24 hour program.

Location:
Peterborough

Status:
Full-Time

Posting# MHW-SB-FT-05-24

Wage:
$28.70 to $30.13 per hour

Application Deadline:
May 22, 2024 at 12:00 noon**
Key Responsibilities

1. Mental Health Supports

Assess individuals for access to the Safe Beds program
Provide intensive shortterm support, crisis intervention and service coordination in a residential setting to Safe Bed clients
Provide ongoing assessment of individual client needs and level of support required throughout the clients Safe Bed stay
Develop individual goal plans, crisis plans, and discharge plans with clients
Assist individuals to access/navigate community resources and supports e.g., Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, landlords, counselling, utilities, shelters, food banks
Assist with emotional wellbeing of clients behavioural, mental health and physical issues
Education regarding crisis, medication, and illness management
Advocate on behalf of, and with the client and those within their network of support
Liaise with other staff and community partners as necessary with respect to individual client needs
Promote positive and supportive attitudes toward people who have experienced mental health problems
Refer on to other CMHA programs and community partners as necessary

2. Residential and Client Supports

Identify needs and develop goals through assessment
Assist with the planning and implementation of services that promote life skills and social skills
Develop and promote programs and activities to empower clients to work towards their goals
Provide clients with crisis intervention and support
Provide coaching and skill teaching to clients within a residential setting
Maintain professional conduct, boundaries and ethical standards
Assist individuals with medications teaching, prompting, monitoring
Assist and encourage residents with activities of daily living
Assist with budgeting
Assist with personal hygiene products/skills
Assist with obtaining identification such as health cards, housing, furniture, clothing etc.
Responsible for all household duties: meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, sanitizing bedrooms and washrooms, garbage disposal, etc.

3. Documentation**- Complete administrative tasks - O.C.A.N. assessments, case notes, time sheets, expense claims, time off requests

Document and maintain client records

4. Other Activities

Liaise with community partners
Participate in community outreach activities through the development of collaborative partnerships, education and visits to community agencies and services

5. Performance Management and Professional Development

Participate cooperatively in the agency performance management process/system
Stay current on relevant legislation and best practices, current research, policies and procedures
Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training
Actively engage and participate in supervisory process

**6. Health and Safety

Worker Responsibilities*
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health And Safety Act, applicable regulations and all organizational health and safety requirements and procedures to ensure the health and safety of clients, staff/colleagues, volunteers and students

7. Client Safety

Adhere to C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. client safety programs including program policies as well as infection control and prevention procedures. In partnership with clients, family members, and fellow staff, maintain open lines of communication to assist the organization in identifying and achieving quality outcomes for client safety

8. Quality Assurance Measures

9. Other Duties as Assigned

Attend, participate in team/staff meetings, and allstaff meetings as required
Participate in agency quality improvement activities, e.g. accreditation projects, committee work, special events
Participate in quality improvement activities at the team/program level
Participate in external committees as required
Duties may change from time to time

Requirements of the Position:

A. Education and Training
Successful completion of Bachelor's degree in the social/health science disciplines is preferred. A relevant post-secondary diploma combined with significant, demonstrated experience may be considered.

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