Mental Health First Response Worker
6 months ago
At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
Reporting to the Manager of Urgent Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
- Conducting and completing the detailed Community Mental Health Assessment and SBAR notes for individuals referred;
- Assessing, screening, referring and linking individuals to internal CMHA services or alternate community resources;
- Compiling and gathering collateral information;
- Participating in Case Disposition meetings as needed to determine outcomes for individuals referred to the Agency;
- Consulting with the Mental Health First Response Team to prioritize individuals awaiting service;
- Communicating and coordinating relevant information with Agency staff;
- Attend as needed weekly psychiatry rounds;
- Providing intervention and brief solution focused therapy support to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis (intervention may be via telephone or by personal contact);
- Providing a quick response to urgent situations that arise;
- Linking individuals with urgent needs to immediate resources (ie securing food resources, financial assistance, and housing).
**Qualifications**:
Education required:
- Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the C.NO. (Preference to those with Canadian Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing); Bachelor’s Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or a post-secondary degree with a relevant professional registration.
- Experience and a detailed knowledge of serious mental illness, usually gained by several years of working with this population.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle are required.
**Hours of Work**:As scheduled and call-in and will include days, evenings and weekends.
- If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required._
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