Mental Health Clinician

6 months ago


Hamilton, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

**Who We Are**

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 transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are 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.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - **Barrett Centre - Integrated Health Team**

Accountable to the Director of Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes - Barrett Centre, the Mental Health Clinician is a member of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working in alignment with the Housing First philosophy and principles of harm reduction and trauma-informed care.

You will provide services to individuals and families affiliated with the Reaching Home program and others impacted by mental health issues, substance use and housing precarity/ homelessness.

Care will be provided in a variety of office, home and community settings. All services provided will support clients in achieving housing stability, improving quality of life, and optimizing health and well-being. You will also provide mental health intervention including counselling, referral and advocacy.

**What You'll Bring to Our Team**
- Minimum undergraduate degree in a related health or human services field (social work, nursing)
- Experience providing counseling, case management and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and impacted by poverty, homelessness, substance use criminalization, social isolation etc.
- Commitment to and experience working within a harm reduction framework
- Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, with well
- developed problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community resources, social and environmental determinants of health, evidence-informed practices in working with child, adolescent and adult mental health
- Current knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act and P.H.I.P.A.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in French and/or another language in addition to English an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and alignment with the mission and values of Good Shepherd
- Valid Ontario driver's license
- Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.

**What We Offer**
- 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 self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
- FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
- Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression 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 COVID-19 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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