Mental Health First Response Worker

6 months ago


ChathamKent, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent Full time

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._


  • Respite Worker

    2 months ago


    Chatham-Kent, Canada Bluewater Respite Full time

    **Seeking Part Time respite workers** We are a small private agency that provides in-home and out of home support for youth and adults. We are currently adding members to our team in the Chatham-Kent area who have a variety of developmental and emotional needs. Applicants should have experience in child and youth care, and the willingness to continue to...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent Full time

    Salary: $53,393 to $75,995 Annually 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...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports Full time

    Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports (“Linck”) requires two (2) Child and Youth Support Workers. These are contract, full-time (70 hours bi-weekly) positions beginning as soon as possible and lasting six (6) months. Hours of work will be in accordance with individual support and operational requirements. Hours of work will primarily include daytime...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Full time

    **(Knowledge, Skill, Experience)** - Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from an Ontario College Certificate Program or an Accredited Program with PSWEPA. - Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified. - Gentle Persuasion Approach Training - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario CPR (C) certification - 2 years previous hospital PSW experience...

  • Social Worker

    6 months ago


    Chatham-Kent, Canada Thamesview FHT Full time

    **Position Overview** The Social Worker (SW) will play an integral role in the care of the patients of the Thamesview Family Health Team. The Social Worker will assist the FHT in achieving its vision and mission. The role of the Social Worker in the Thamesview Family Health Team requires a thorough knowledge of mental health issues in a primary care context...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada St. Andrew’s Residence Full time

    **Permanent Part Time (30 hours bi-weekly)** **Hours of work**: 3:00pm to 11:00pm** **Position Summary**: The Health Care Aide provides personal care and assistance with all activities of daily living to all residents **The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to**: - Assess resident’s conditions by recognizing signs and...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada St. Andrew’s Residence Full time

    **Permanent Part Time (36 hours bi-weekly)** **Hours of work**: Week 1 -Tuesday, Wednesday 4:30pm-8pm, Friday 6:15am-10:15am, Saturday 12pm-8pm. Week 2 -Sunday 12pm-8pm, Wednesday 6:15am-10:15am, Thursday, Friday 4:30pm-8pm. **Position Summary**: The Health Care Aide provides personal care and assistance with all activities of daily living to all...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada DXP | HSE Integrated Ltd. Full time

    An EMR?s main objective is to ensure that injured workers are provided with immediate onsite medical care, and to advise and/or arrange timely transport to a medical facility as required. **Duties and Responsibilities** - Read, understand and comply with HSE?s Medical Control Guidelines, safety policies and job procedures, as well as all applicable...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada DXP | HSE Integrated Ltd. Full time

    An EMR?s main objective is to ensure that injured workers are provided with immediate onsite medical care, and to advise and/or arrange timely transport to a medical facility as required. **Duties and Responsibilities** - Read, understand and comply with HSE?s Medical Control Guidelines, safety policies and job procedures, as well as all applicable...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada St. Andrews Residence Full time

    **Health Care Aide/ PSW - Permanent part-time (28 hours bi-weekly).** Hours of work - Week 1 -Tuesday, Wednesday 4:30pm-8pm, Friday 6:00am-10:30am, Saturday 12pm-8pm. Week 2 -Sunday 12pm-8pm, Wednesday, Thursday Friday 4:30pm-8pm. St. Andrew's Residence, Chatham cares for seniors through the operation of a 70-bed retirement facility. We are an independent...

  • Social Worker

    5 months ago


    Chatham-Kent, Canada Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent Full time

    The **Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent** is an independent and not-for-profit charitable organization in Chatham, Ontario that provides supports and services for those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias. For over 35 years, we have had a strong commitment to collaborating with our community partners and our mission: _to improve the...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada Bartimaeus Inc. Full time

    **Private Practice Opportunities**: **Behaviour Specialists - Chatham-Kent** Bartimaeus is looking for Behaviour Specialists for private practice, contract-based work with children, adolescents, and/or adults with challenging behaviours, in a variety of settings - in a client's home, in the community, hospital/healthcare environment, the developmental...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada Safe Umbrella Healthcare Full time

    **Safe Umbrella is hiring personal support workers who are interested in working at LTC facilities in Chatham-Kent,** **with lots of hours available.** - **About Us**_ As a licensed, bonded and insured healthcare agency, Safe Umbrella Healthcare was established due to the personal experiences of the owners. They have personally encountered difficulties when...

  • Security Guard, Rpt

    6 months ago


    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Full time

    **(Knowledge, Skill, Experience)** - Valid Security Licence - Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED - Post-secondary education (police foundations or similar) - IAHSS - basic certification - Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) - Certified Protection Institute (CPI) - Must be bondable - Stay safe program - tier two - Satisfactory attendance. **ESSENTIAL...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada Wadysacare HealthCare Services Full time

    **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** - Ensures and promotes the provision of resident-focused care to meet the needs of residents - Provides supervision and/or assistance to residents in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, hygiene, grooming, and bathing as per residents’ individual plans of care to meet their needs and...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Hospice Full time

    **Job Posting : Permanent-Part Time Personal Support Worker** **Shifts**:10:00am -6:00pm Saturday & Sunday **PURPOSE OF POSITION**: As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Personal Support Worker provides assistance with all activities of daily living and provides end-of-life support to residents and families of the Chatham-Kent Hospice (CKH)...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada Voyago Full time

    **Voyago is hiring Patient Transfer Attendants in Chatham, Ontario for full-time night shift.** **Your Role** - You are responsible for the safe transport of patients via stretcher/wheelchair to/from a healthcare facility, nursing home, or private residence - You can provide outstanding customer service - You have excellent communication skills **Course...

  • Crisis Counsellor

    6 months ago


    Chatham-Kent, Canada Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports Full time

    Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (“Linck”) in partnership with Chatham-Kent Health Alliance requires a Crisis Counsellor - STAT available to start as soon as possible. This is a casual (Standby) position. The worker may be required to provide services after hours, weekends, and statutory holidays, 8:00am to 9:00pm. The incumbent provides onsite...


  • Chatham-Kent, Canada St. Clair Catholic District School Board Full time

    Hiring the Position of Child and Youth Worker **Responsibilities**: Under the general supervision of the Principal - Special Education, the Child & Youth Worker will: Provide support to individual students and staff through a self-regulation and problem-solving approach; Assist, Develop and participate in meeting the mental wellbeing, social, emotional and...

  • Home Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Chatham-Kent, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

    **Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?** **Have you ever wanted to be a key part in someone’s health care journey?** **A career in healthcare may be in store for you!** Bayshore is looking for enthusiastic and caring people to join our amazing team as we continue our 50+ year tradition of providing high-quality care...