Mental Health Crisis Worker

1 week ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS WORKER

(Full Time)


If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you.

We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada, and recent graduates to also apply.

At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equal and authentic workplace.

Get to Know Us


The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community.

Our services include emergency food and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Barrett Centre.

Culture and Values
We _see the good_ in people, not only the challenge. We hear the warmth in their voices. We recognize that we all have potential and promise.

Our programs help to tear down the barriers that have impeded our community's most vulnerable citizens and help them to establish a path to a stable and healthy life.


_ Hospitality_, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd's mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation. Hospitality embodies our
Values,
Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity.


Good Shepherd, we recognize the inherent value of people living with addiction and their right to quality care and services.

Good Shepherd is committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances.

By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members.


Why work with us?

  • Be a part of a caring
    TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY:
  • Support for continuing
    EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
  • Staff recognition programs along with access to selfcare supports and
    EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
-
POSITIVE and
ENCOURAGING atmosphere

  • Make a difference and provide
    HOPE:
  • Extended Health Benefits for Full Time Permanent Mental Health Crisis Worker
The Barrett Centre provides crisis intervention supports to all those aged 16+ of any gender identity.

The program provides services including 16 short-term respite beds, in-person and telephone support, information and referral; crisis assessment, counseling and support; symptom stabilization for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.


  • Be compassionate, hospitable, and nonjudgmental
  • Conduct risk and suicide assessment, crisis intervention, deescalating strategies
  • Determine care planning & crisis counseling
  • Continuous monitoring and evaluation; individual support
  • Provide linkage and community referral; advocacy; collaboration and coordination with other service providers
  • Be a part of shared handson responsibility for program operation
  • Staff are also provided the opportunity for training and education, cofacilitation of programming and groups, and collaboration with other community partners and coworkers

Qualifications

  • Demonstrate a commitment to the mission values of Good Shepherd with sensitivity to the issues related to mental illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness and dual diagnosis
  • Related postsecondary education with a degree in social work, nursing or related fields is required
  • 5 years' experience working with adults in mental health and addictions preferred
  • Previous experience in crisis work is an asset
  • Must have an ability to adapt interventions to diverse populations
  • Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
  • CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
  • Must be willing to work twelve hour shifts (nights) and alternate weekends
  • Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an antiracist and antioppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve._
  • Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview._

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