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

· Provide clinical counselling and information to reduce the incidence, duration and intensity of a crisis in conjunction with hospital staff and first responders to a crisis

· Work collaboratively with other services, supports and resources, with respect to diversity

· Evaluate the achievement of goals and client satisfaction

· Provide onsite or telephone urgent response crisis intervention to persons in crisis in collaboration with first responders, health professionals or community stakeholders

· Provide crisis follow-up 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 multi-disciplinary approach to service

· Meet professional standards according to the relevant professional code of ethics

Hours of work are 37.50 per week. The normal work week consists of three 12.50 hour night shifts per week on a rotating schedule.

What we offer you

Ø A competitive hourly wage ranging between $31.88 and $35.17 (5 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

CMHA Grey Bruce is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We welcome employment applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodation upon request during the recruitment and selection process. All applications will be treated as confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. CMHA Grey Bruce is an equal opportunity employer.

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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