2023-08 Mobile Mental Health - Owen Sound, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce
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 MMHART WORKER
FULL TIME NIGHTS (6 month contract)
1 position available
JOB ID:2023-08
LOCATION:
Grey Bruce Counties
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 supervisor 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 rural hospitals in Grey and Bruce to conduct crisis assessments
- 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
What we offer you
Ø A competitive hourly wage ranging between $31.88 and $ step grid)
Ø HOOPP pension
Ø Discounted gym membership at Owen Sound Fitness
Ø Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
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
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary:
$31.88 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location:
On the road
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