Community Mental Health Clinician

6 months ago

Caledon East, Canada Services and Housing In the Province Full time

**About the Job**:
Reporting to the program manager, the Community Mental Health Counsellor will have a passion for working with the community in one of our programs that provides supportive housing in a rural setting within Caledon East, for individuals living with schizophrenia.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Assist clients with activities of daily living, support services, and conflict resolution
- Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living, and social skills necessary to maintain independency in the community
- Provide practical hands-on work, when necessary, to demonstrate skill and assist in client development.
- Complete full assessments of client referrals and determine eligibility by following SHIPs guidelines for intake and assessments.
- Occasional handling of numerous animals and general upkeep of the facilities which may include cleaning, feeding, watering, and general upkeep of animal enclosures and equipment.
- Assist clients in understanding and learning about their illness, symptoms, and medications
- Provide individualized goal assessment, supportive counselling, and crisis planning as appropriate
- Coordinate services and advocacy as required
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention as necessary
- Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centred care into daily responsibilities
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP’s Mission and Values
- Ensure appropriate records are kept and make sure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards

**Key Attributes**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work alone comfortably (for some of their shifts).
- Ability to be comfortable in a rural setting which may include interaction with large animals
- Ability to communicate with a highly diverse range of individuals of varying levels of education, professions, and personal life experiences from a broad range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Able to work respectfully with different cultures and differing perspectives

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Health Services, Social Services, or equivalent
- 3+ years’ experience with Mental Health Crisis Management and/or Schizophrenia
- Experience or training with Mental Health assessment and treatment
- Experience working with clients with mental illness while collaborating with partners and other community resources
- Knowledge and commitment to the values of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery
- Individual and group counselling skills
- Excellent assessment, risk management, and consultation skills
- A valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage is required
- Familiarity with large animals and horticulture is an asset
- Valid certification in CPI, CPR, First Aid, and ASIST

**Reporting Function**:
The CMHC will report directly to the Program Manager. They will work with both internal and external partners and will interact with all levels within the organization. They will have no supervisory responsibilities.
They will be a support system, resource, and an advocator for the team and Company.

**Working Conditions and Physical Requirements**:

- Average amount of physical effort is required
- Requires the ability to handle light and moderate weight objects including farming equipment and other supplies.
- Frequent sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time.
- Shift times are Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12am

**Ship Values**
- Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

**About Us**

Services and Housing In the Province (**SHIP**) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire. We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

**Accessibility**

SHIP commits to ensuring that our organization is an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as an organization and the diversity of those we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone and accept applicants from all backgrounds.

As an Organization, we strive to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do. Equity is a core value and we are committed to providing an inclusive selection pro

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