Mental Health Diversion

1 month ago

Kenora, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association Full time

**Why join CMHA Kenora?**
We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation Days
- Learning & professional development opportunities

**Deadline to apply**: October 31, 2024

**Mental Health Diversion/Court Support Worker**

**Kenora District Court Program**

**Employer**: CMHA Kenora Branch
**Job Title**: Mental Health Diversion / Court Support Worker
**Work Location**: CMHA Kenora Branch
**Employment Status**: Full-Time

**Overview**:
The Mental Health Diversion/Court Support Worker is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch. The Mental Health Diversion/Court Support Worker is expected to work as a member of a team, and is expected to participate in regular peer supervision, coordination with the Dual Diagnosis Court Diversion/Court Support Worker, Forensic Case Manager, Rent Supplement Housing Case Manager, Kenora Justice Center Mental Health Support Worker and attend regular supervision with the Chief Executive Officer.

**Qualifications**:
Degree in social work or demonstrated equivalent, MSW preferred, Regulated through the OCSWSSW
In depth knowledge of the criminal justice system and the Mental Health Act obtained through academic training or practical experience
Knowledge of mental health/mental illness, and mental health difficulties
Knowledge of developmental disabilities, FASD, acquired Brain Injury etc.
Highly developed screening, assessment skills
Highly developed advocacy skills
Working knowledge of community resources, and agencies
Ability to build community linkages and networks to ensure planning and delivery of individualized services Competence for diverse populations

Competence for diverse populations
Ability to work independently
Computer literacy and recording skills

**Duties**:

- Assurance of confidentiality of all client, personnel, and organizational records and information
- Adherence to all policies of Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch
- Liaison with criminal justice system personnel and community resources
- Consult, advocate with criminal justice system, community mental health/ developmental services systems custodial facilities and family members.
- Arranging of psychiatric appointments for individuals within the criminal justice system who are detained at a correctional institution and who are in the community
- Facilitate and monitor the implementation of treatment/service/release plans for clients of the program
- Assessment of client need and the development of appropriate service plans for diversion, treatment, court support and/or release
- Provide supportive counselling and assistance to clients in understanding the Criminal Justice System and justice process
- Advocacy and navigation within the forensic mental health system; e the Regional Forensic Unit, District and Regional HSJCCs, Ontario Review Board etc.
- Collaborate with key supports and resources in the community justice, corrections
- Assessment of client need and the development of appropriate service plans for diversion,
- Provide education for client, family and communities
- Provide consultation and information to the judiciary, Crown and Defense counsel on cases referred for disposition
- Act as a mental health resource to criminal justice officials, custodial facilities and family members
- Facilitate and monitor the implementation of treatment/service/release plans
- Maintain client files consistent with the policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association
- Coordinate referrals to Forensic Psychiatry Assessment and ensure collection of collateral information
- Collect and report statistical and demographic information
- Participate in staff meetings/team meetings (e.g. Kenora Rainy River District Human Services & Justice Coordinating Committee)
- Monitor program policies and procedures to assure their applicability to current practice
- Draft all necessary correspondence/service plans/reports
- Participate in administrative and office functions as needed
- Participate in training and educational opportunities
- Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor
- Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
- Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
- Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in client safety incident

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