2023-26r Mobile Mental Health - Owen Sound, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce

Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce

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Owen Sound, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At the CMHA Grey Bruce we cultivate hope, resilience and community for those who live with, and are impacted by, mental illness and/ or/ addiction.

We are driven by our values of compassion, dignity, inclusivity, integrity and choice. We will create an inclusive community inspiring hope, choice and well-being for all.

We are currently recruiting for:

MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION RESPONSE TEAM WORKER (MMHART)

PERMANENT FULLTIME NIGHTS

1 position available

JOB ID:2023-26R

LOCATION:
Owen Sound

JOB TYPE:
Non-Union

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
open until filled

The MMHART Worker is responsible for providing residents of the Grey and Bruce counties with serious mental illness, or those at risk, with telephone or face to face crisis assessment, intervention and resolution with the goal of reduced admission or re-admission and utilization of hospital inpatient services.

Maintain current and accurate client records as prescribed in the above noted manual
Maintain statistical records associated with caseload functions according to agency guidelines
Meet with manager for general supervision, performance evaluations and identify training needs
Responsible for ongoing professional development/continuing education towards the delivery of mental health services
Ensure that all confidential program/caseload information and material is handled in a confidential manner
Assess clients' immediate and ongoing needs
Assist clients to identify and advocate for their civil and legal rights
Facilitate access to other services in areas such as assistance with daily living crisis intervention and treatment
Work collaboratively with other services, supports and resources, with respect to diversity
Evaluate the achievement of goals and client satisfaction
Provide crisis followup counselling for up to thirty days to ensure appropriate linkages are made to services and supports to improve client coping skills
Act as a resource to other services in Grey and Bruce and liaise with Schedule 1 hospitals
Attend community locations with police or EMS for crisis intervention
Provide consult to community stakeholders, offer referrals and resources for mental health and addictions services
Provide client assessment, intervention and counselling
Collaborate in the multidisciplinary approach to service
Meet professional standards according to the relevant professional code of ethics

Hours of work are three 12.50 hour night shifts per week totaling 37.50 hours per week

What we offer you
Ø A competitive hourly wage ranging between $32.83 and $ step grid)

Ø Vacation of 4 weeks to start, 5 weeks at 5 years, 6 weeks at 10 years

Ø Paid personal, floater and sick time

Ø Comprehensive benefits program & HOOPP pension

Ø Discounted gym membership

Ø In house training for First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Applied Suicide Intervention Training

Ø Celebratory and camaraderie events

Ø A supportive and collaborative work environment

What you will bring
Ø Bachelor's degree in a relevant program

Ø Registration with a professional college (i.e. College of Social Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists)

Ø Experience working with clients with serious mental illness and/or addictions

Ø Awareness of mental health services, resources and agencies within Grey/Bruce County

Ø Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Ø Knowledge of psychiatry, psycho-social rehabilitation, mental health policy, DSM V and the Ontario Mental Health Act

Ø Knowledge of and experience working with police services

Ø Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills

Ø Effective decision making and crisis intervention skills

Ø A valid Canadian driver's license and the use of a reliable personal vehicle

Ø Minimum $2,000,000 third party liability vehicle insurance

Ø A satisfactory police record check including vulnerable sector screening