Mheart Worker

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

**Reporting to the Manager of Specialized Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions**:

- Knowledge and understanding of client centred mental health and addictions interventions and practice methods
- Conducting and completing detailed interRAI Assessment and synoptic report for individuals referred;
- Will coordinated with the MHEART Nurse as needed regarding medication and potential side effects as well as the dispensing of medication where required
- Providing crisis prevention and intervention planning with the intention of preventing a relapse and/or hospitalization
- Compiling relevant case histories and gathering collateral information;
- Participating in Case Disposition meetings as needed to determine outcomes for individuals referred to the Agency;
- Exploring and linking individuals to external community resources to meet mental or physical health needs;
- Communicating and coordinating relevant information with agency staff and police;
- Responding and coordinating care with Bluewater Health Psychiatry, Emergency Department Physicians and Psychiatric Assessment Nurses.
- Provide community presentations as needed

**Qualifications**:
**Education required**:

- Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the C.NO. Bachelor’s Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or a post-secondary degree with a relevant professional registration and/or Grandfathered Post-Secondary Degree
- experience and a detailed knowledge of serious mental illness, usually gained by 5-7 years of working with this population; and
- a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle are required

**Hours of Work**: Hours of operation will be

Week 1: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday - Thursday

Week 2: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday

**Salary**: Commensurate with experience within the range: $52,864-$81,015 (under review)

inclusive of HOOPP.

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by March 10th, 2023

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $29.05-$44.29 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2023-03-10