Community Mental Health Worker

1 month ago

Whitby ON, Canada Lakeridge Health Full time

Community Mental Health Worker
Temporary Full Time (18 months)
Case Management
Durham Mental Health Services
Days - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Lakeridge Health DMHS
430 per hour
Staff will support individuals with a Developmental Disability and mental health needs and /or challenging behaviours. Staff will assist with service to individuals, their families or caregivers, and work closely and collaborate with community mental health services to create and maintain effective pathways to specialized services.
The Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) can provide community based, intensive case management to individuals with mental health concerns.
Support and Advocacy - including assistance in meeting basic needs (i.e. housing, financial), life skills development, crisis intervention (coping skills and safety planning), and referrals/advocacy/coordination of supports
Information and Education - including crisis prevention and management, symptom and medication management, mental health information and education, system navigation.
Diploma or degree from an accredited College or University in the Human Services field.
" Three years related experience in a human services field.
signs/symptoms, medication management etc. , Understanding of Mental Health Act and confidentiality, principles of client centered relationships. Thorough knowledge of key functions of case management including, local special resources and access to services.
" Understanding of intake function including assessment, decision making, service plans, crisis intervention and coping/stress management strategies.
" Ability to engage and build rapport with individuals from a variety of cultural and social-economic backgrounds.
" Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and independently with minimal supervision, strong time management skills.
" Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
" Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license and use of a vehicle to transport clients. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof a valid driver's license and 1 million dollar liability coverage upon hire
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.
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