Mental Health Counselor& Crisis Worker

7 months ago

Alliston, Canada Stevenson Memorial Hospital Full time

**Job Summary**

Responsible and accountable for providing competent and compassionate care as a member of the Community Mental Health Team. The Mental Health Counsellor provides assessment and intervention for individuals in the community who present with symptoms associated with a psychiatric problem and/or addiction, trauma and/or psycho-social problem(s).

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Bachelors in Social Work (BSW)/Registered Nurse. Member in good standing with applicable regulated health college.
- Registered Social Worker required and Masters in Social Work preferred.
- OCSWSSW or CRPO registration required.
- Three (3) years’ experience working with mental health illness.
- Excellent knowledge related to addictions, substance use disorders, withdrawal protocols, and community resources related to addiction treatment-medication
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Hospitals Act, Privacy and Consent to Treat Act.
- Experience in CBT/DBT and leading/facilitating group therapy is an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Best Practice guidelines in Crisis Intervention and Crisis theory.
- Current BCLS certification

**Skills and Abilities**
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessments, safety plans, and providing crisis intervention.
- Knowledge of grief counselling and resources.
- Excellent assessment and advanced counselling skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer programs for data entry of assessments.
- Demonstrates excellent assessment, communication, organization, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an inter-professional team member in a crisis and fast paced demanding environment.
- Demonstrates a strong abilities to facilitate patient and family-centered care and establish therapeutic relationships.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others.
- Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
- Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.

Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
- Integrity_ - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
- Compassion_ - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
- Accountability_ - We are accountable to one another and to our community
- Respect _- We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
- Excellence_ - We support a culture of distinction

**Hours of Work**: Available for all shifts including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.

**Other**: All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination (two doses) unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As part of our mandatory screening process, the Hospital will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check.

Stevenson is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at (705) 435-3377 ext 3354.

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