Mental Health Services Coordinator

2 days ago


Regional Municipality of Peel, Canada The Pod Group Full time

Overview

The Pod Group is a dynamic consulting group dedicated to providing innovative solutions that promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in community organizations. We strive to support our clients' growth by focusing on building people-centric organizations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mental Health Services Coordinator to join our team at The Pod Group. This role will involve working closely with youth in emergency shelters and outreach services to provide case management and supportive counseling.

Main Responsibilities

  • Utilize evidence-informed assessment tools to determine youth's needs and conduct screenings for treatment plans.
  • Advocate for and support youth in navigating and accessing clinical supports and services related to their wellbeing, mental health, and addictions.
  • Support the referral and intake process, ensuring proper documentation and files are maintained and up-to-date for each youth.
  • Build community connections and coordinate with service providers for further referrals to promote a continuum and holistic approach to care.
  • Develop support systems and services within the community to transfer care for optimal sustainable housing.
  • Apply knowledge of the recovery model and utilize skills in crisis intervention and other evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, solution-focused interventions, mindfulness, etc.).
  • Identify and assess needs using a proactive and collaborative approach to planned interventions with youth.
  • Lead the Employee Wellness Committee at Our Place Peel.
  • Provide crisis support to youth living in shelters.
  • Support the facilitation of a CBT youth group and contribute to other mental health and wellness programming within the shelter setting.
  • Facilitate mental health training with the staff team.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of government and legislative acts that impact youth care and mental health.
  • Succeed in integrating the philosophy of a strength-based approach and youth-centered care into daily responsibilities.
  • Manage the input of all information into required data systems.
  • Collect statistical information and complete data entry for funding reports as required.

Requirements

  • A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Postgraduate certificate in mental health and addiction considered an asset.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals with complex mental health issues, serious mental illness, and substance use.
  • Youth-specific experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of recovery principles and models.
  • Formal training and experience in crisis intervention for youth, evidence-based behavioral interventions (CBT/DBT and solution-focused interventions), and approaches to trauma-informed care.
  • Experience in crisis assessment, high-risk screening, knowledge of community resources, and the Mental Health Act and privacy legislation(s).
  • Experience in individual youth and family assessment, as well as group modalities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Able to work with diverse communities within an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework.
  • Demonstrated diversity and cultural competence; demonstrated understanding of the impact of oppression and social determinants of health.
  • Demonstrated skills in performing assessments and on-the-spot risk assessments.
  • Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
  • Valid CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications.
  • A valid Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle, and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage is mandatory.
  • Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Position that meets the standards of the agencies policy.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.

Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience.



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