Peer Mentor

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Inpatient unit provides 24 hour psychiatric assessment, short-term treatment and stabilization for both child & adolescent and adults who cannot be safely or effectively treated on an outpatient basis. Patients are admitted based on the assessment and recommendation of a Halton Healthcare Services psychiatrist. The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and pharmacists. Treatment modalities include nursing care, group activities, pharmacological treatments and individual therapy.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the incumbent will work as a member of an inter-professional team to provide the following:

• Supporting peers and family members who are being discharged from inpatient unit.
• Advocating on behalf of individuals and participating in service resolution
• Building and maintaining linkages to service providers throughout Mississauga and Halton
• Assist with intake and assessments, comfort plan
• Assist in navigating mental health services
• Provide mentorship role
• Provide support to complete referrals, accompany clients to appointments as needed
• Engage in activities that promotes HHS programs to increase client participation
• Complete necessary documentation according to agency guidelines
• Participate in assigned seminars, training and education sessions and in regional Peer Mentor advocacy groups and best practice development

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Must have lived experience within the Addictions and/or Mental Health system
• Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of common challenges faced by those navigating this system
• Cannot currently be receiving treatment at Halton Healthcare within the Mental Health Program
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.
• Proven confidence to advocate with an open mind of lived experience, within the addiction and mental health system to reduce stigma
• Awareness of Ontario Disability Supports Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Health and Safety, Ontario Human Rights, Employment Standard Act
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and independently
• Ability to adapt to various work environments and able to flex work hours to meet program, employer and client demands
• Completed post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent work experience may be considered
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and the Recovery Model
• Have or be willing to obtain Core Skills Training, Peer Worker training, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, and First Aid & CPR

REPOST

Hours: 1000-1800

Salary: $26.49 - $33.10

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

REF513E

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Inpatient unit provides 24 hour psychiatric assessment, short-term treatment and stabilization for both child & adolescent and adults who cannot be safely or effectively treated on an outpatient basis. Patients are admitted based on the assessment and recommendation of a Halton Healthcare Services psychiatrist. The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and pharmacists. Treatment modalities include nursing care, group activities, pharmacological treatments and individual therapy.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the incumbent will work as a member of an inter-professional team to provide the following:

• Supporting peers and family members who are being discharged from inpatient unit.
• Advocating on behalf of individuals and participating in service resolution
• Building and maintaining linkages to service providers throughout Mississauga and Halton
• Assist with intake and assessments, comfort plan
• Assist in navigating mental health services
• Provide mentorship role
• Provide support to complete referrals, accompany clients to appointments as needed
• Engage in activities that promotes HHS programs to increase client participation
• Complete necessary documentation according to agency guidelines
• Participate in assigned seminars, training and education sessions and in regional Peer Mentor advocacy groups and best practice development

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Must have lived experience within the Addictions and/or Mental Health system
• Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of common challenges faced by those navigating this system
• Cannot currently be receiving treatment at Halton Healthcare within the Mental Health Program
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.
• Proven confidence to advocate with an open mind of lived experience, within the addiction and mental health system to reduce stigma
• Awareness of Ontario Disability Supports Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Health and Safety, Ontario Human Rights, Employment Standard Act
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and independently
• Ability to adapt to various work environments and able to flex work hours to meet program, employer and client demands
• Completed post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent work experience may be considered
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and the Recovery Model
• Have or be willing to obtain Core Skills Training, Peer Worker training, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, and First Aid & CPR

REPOST

Hours: 1000-1800

Salary: $26.49 - $33.10

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

REF513E

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.