Mobile Mental Health

6 months ago


Little Current, Canada Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Full time

**Summary**:
Under the direction, accountability and guidance, the Counsellor/Navigator is responsible to provide: professional clinical assessment, counselling, supportive safety planning and referral services to clients of with mental health and addictions, who reside in Manitoulin Island District; and, wholistic health promotion services in the form of educational and primary prevention activities.

The Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor/Navigator will collaborate, consult and send/receive referrals from relevant service providers in-house and from external organizations including primary health, schools, shelters, community, traditional, and social services as appropriate and relevant.

Service Specific Responsibilities

**Counselling**:

- Provision of supportive counselling (individual and group) and structured psychotherapy to those impacted by Mental Health and Addictions
- Collaborate with referring agency to develop and implement treatment plans
- Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning with clients
- Participate in group consultation with Mental Health and Addictions team at Noojmowin Teg Health Centre

**Navigation**:

- Coordinate and facilitate access to traditional healing and other cultural programming
- Refer clients to external service providers and programs including but not limited to in-patient treatment centres, safe housing/shelters, and addictions support
- Coordinate with the SADV team at Noojmowin Teg for collaborative care planning

**Community/Program Development**:

- Provide culturally relevant prevention and promotion workshops related to mental health and addictions
- Participate in external partnerships to increase awareness of issues related to mental health and addictions

General Description of Service Responsibilities
- Completion of charting and data collection within the Electronic Medical Record utilized by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
- Compilation and completion of all reports as required by funders, and other data (including quality health indicators) as developed by the organization
- Adherence to policies and procedures of Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
- Membership with and adherence to guidelines of regulatory college and professional counselling association
- Adherence to traditional protocols and cultural sensitivity to First Nation where services are provided
- First Level of reporting to Mental Health and Addiction Manager and senior administration of Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
- Complete all required leave request documentation (i.e. annual leave, professional development, certified sick leave, uncertified sick leave, over-time leave, etc.) Final approval provided by Noojmowin Teg senior administration, and aligned to guidelines of Noojmowin Teg policies and procedures
- Complete relevant professional development and training as provided and guided by Noojmowin Teg, the funder, or legislative requirements
- Attend Noojmowin Teg staff meetings, strategic planning, annual general meeting, and other team/group requirements and wellness activities.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Minimum of Bachelor of Social Work degree; Social service/health related degree with experience may be considered
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers or an equivalent college
- Three (3) years’ experience providing clinical service, preferably with victims of mental health and addictions
- Valid class “G” driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
- Clear drivers’ abstract
- Clear vulnerable sector criminal record check

**Preferred Requirements**:

- Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED, and First Aid Training
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI)
- Experience with charting in Electronic Medical Records
- Anishinaabemowin speaker an asset

**Knowledge**:

- Knowledge of current mental health issues relevant to First Nations
- Knowledge of protocols of First Nations on Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas
- Knowledge of mental health services available within the Manitoulin Island catchment area
- Knowledge of traditional healing practices of the Anishinabek

**Skills**:

- Skilled in a variety of mental health assessments, treatment planning and case management
- Skilled in interpersonal relations
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical and technical skills

**Abilities**:

- Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or as a leader when required to foster quality service to clients and to promote a good working environment
- Ability to develop practices that ensure personal safety

**Work Conditions**:

- Frequent sitting required
- Frequent interruptio



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