Mental Health

**Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.**

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The **Mental Health and Addictions Intake Worker** reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Community Crisis Coordinator, Six Nations Elected Council.

The Mental Health & Addictions Intake Worker provides front line intake services to clients coming in for services. This position is accountable for reviewing eligibility and program expectations prior to clients meeting with their assigned case manager or counsellor.

The purpose of the Mental Health & Addictions Intake Worker position is to effectively engage, screen, assess, refer, provide brief interventions and coordinate care until assigned to case manager or counsellor.

To assist the Mental Health & Addictions Manager and Director of Health Services in the provision of a culturally appropriate clinical community mental health & addictions program.

**Type**

Full Tim

**Closing Date**

April 12, 2023

**Hours of Work**

37.5 hours weekly

**Wage**

TBD

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related discipline with a minimum of (3) years work-related experience; OR
- College Diploma (2-3) year program in Social Work or related discipline from a recognized college institution and (4) years work-related experience.
- Must have a current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first-aid certificate.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and the ability to work with tact and discretion.
- Must have a vehicle and a Class G driver's license.

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose **one** method **ONLY**)**:
***Method #1: Online**- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include **all** of the following**:

- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mailto or drop off at:
***Mental Health and Addictions Intake Worker - Full Time - 053-23-2**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0