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Mental Health Support Specialist

3 months ago


Québec, Quebec, Canada Canadian Red Cross Full time

Position: Mental Health Advisor - Supportive Outreach

Work Environment: Hybrid

Employment Type: Temporary full-time

Compensation: $36.13 per hour

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is a distinguished not-for-profit organization recognized for its commitment to humanitarian efforts and community resilience. We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Advisor to enhance our mental health and psychosocial support initiatives.

Our organization is rooted in the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We strive to assist individuals and communities in Canada and globally during critical times, empowering them to build resilience.

We are committed to fostering an accessible, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates who align with our values and are eager to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy nationally to support communities affected by emergencies, including Indigenous and remote populations.
  • Collaborate with Red Cross personnel and community partners to fulfill service delivery commitments.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify community needs and strengths, advocating for their integration into service planning.
  • Work with community partners to provide comprehensive support that enhances individual and community resilience.
  • Offer guidance on complex mental health and psychosocial issues to field personnel.
  • Lead capacity-building initiatives based on specialized knowledge in mental health practices.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of mental health services through feedback and participation in community practices.

Qualifications:

  • A registered professional with a degree in public health, psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field.
  • Training or experience in Psychological First Aid and crisis intervention.
  • Experience in emergency response settings.
  • Proven ability to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of affected individuals and communities.
  • Strong skills in building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Capacity to analyze complex issues and prepare comprehensive evaluations.
  • Critical thinking skills to assess the impact of actions on various stakeholders.
  • Advocate for self-determination and traditional support mechanisms within communities.
  • Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of adaptability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; bilingualism in French is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with the Canadian Red Cross's mission and programs is beneficial.
  • Experience working with Indigenous populations is an asset.

Working Conditions:

  • Advisors may be deployed based on operational needs with short notice.
  • Field missions may require adaptability to unstable environments and irregular hours.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
  • Successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment screening process.
  • The CRC encourages vaccination among personnel.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants in this position.