Crisis Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada The Ottawa Hospital Full time

**About The Ottawa Hospital**:

- Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.- From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

**Rotation/Shifts**:
Days, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.
- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Master's Degree in Psychology or Social Work;
- Current registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario OR current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
- Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a multidisciplinary mental health setting;
- Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of mental illnesses, intervention approaches, especially crisis intervention with persons experiencing a mental health crisis;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients/patients, families, police partners and allied healthcare professionals;
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with TOH departments, police officers and other community partners;
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation;
- Proven ability to assess, plan, prioritize, organize, implement, evaluate and problem solve;
- Proven ability to exercise mature, effective judgment and behaviour in emergency situations and to work as part of an interdisciplinary team;
- Ability to develop, co-ordinate and deliver in-services, presentations;
- Proven ability to be organized and demonstrated excellent documentation practices;
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including Windows-based programs;
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to own automobile;
- Completion of a criminal records check, with results acceptable to the Ottawa Hospital;
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients.

**What you can expect from us**:

- The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

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