Crisis Intervention Worker - Brampton, Canada - William Osler Health System

William Osler Health System

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Crisis Intervention Worker

Brampton, ON, Canada
Fulltime

Program: MENTAL HEALTH

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Site: Brampton Civic Hospital
Departments: N. Crisis Intervention
Job Category: Mental Health
Contract Type: Permanent
Union Group: Non Union
Allied Health
Schedule: Days/Nights 12 hours
Employment Type: Full Time

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.

Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.

As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Join our team today

Job Description:

Accountabilities:
Provide immediate assessment and intervention for individuals who present to the Emergency Department in crisis due to symptoms associated with a serious and severe psychiatric problem, addiction and/or psycho-social problem(s)
Work collaboratively with hospital colleagues in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Social Work, Nursing or Counseling/Psychology with a combination of relevant experience in mental health and addictions
Registration with the appropriate professional college
Minimum of three years recent, related experience in crisis intervention in the fields of mental health and addictions
Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of best practice guidelines in crisis intervention and crisis theory
Excellent assessment and counseling skills
Demonstrated ability to work with and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
Demonstrated ability to develop care plans for those in crisis
Demonstrated ability to develop and foster community linkages and resources
Demonstrated commitment to providing quality customer service in dealing with the public (patients and families) as well as various clinical professionals
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Self-directed and able to work effectively with mínimal supervision
Proficiency in computer skills mandatory
Excellent attendance record

Additional Information

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time

Salary:
From $43.00 per hour

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