Crisis Intervention Specialist
1 month ago
We are seeking a skilled Crisis Intervenor to join our established interdisciplinary mobile crisis team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering crisis support services to individuals experiencing mental health crises, as well as community organizations and families/friends who are supporting them.
Key responsibilities include triage of the caller, clinical assessment of the client's psychiatric or mental health status, overall health status, the current situation, and risk to self or others. You will provide culturally sensitive and non-judgmental support, education, and problem-solving facilitation, as well as referral or disposition to appropriate services and resources deemed necessary.
The Crisis Intervenor will work in a multidisciplinary team, providing support and consultation as needed, and will participate in program development and evaluation and quality improvement on an ongoing basis. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing an integrated crisis intervention service with an interdisciplinary team including the IWK, Halifax Regional Police, and EHS across the age spectrum.
About You- We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Nursing, or a Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy, or a Recognized MSc in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program or other health-related discipline from a recognized university with up to date applicable licensure and Nova Scotia registration.
- Two (2) years' experience with a specific knowledge of mental health issues is required.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention issues and ability to implement these interventions to achieve evidence-based outcomes; knowledge of system-related issues-community and government services and resources.
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention Training, CPR.
- Working knowledge of the Hospitals Act as it pertains to Mental Health. Ability to complete brief psychiatric assessment and mental status exam; basic working knowledge and understanding of DSM-5.
- Skills required to work effectively and safely through a combination of phone and on-site assessment and intervention.
- Sound working knowledge of community resources and government legislation as it pertains to resources and client services; Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice of individual, family, and community systems.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, effective interpersonal, clinical, and assessment skills, Demonstrated competent computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members and the community.
- Knowledge and understanding of current social, health, and community trends, which may impact on individuals accessing the MHMCT and the provision of service in general.
- Ability to adhere to district and service policies and procedures and guidelines when carrying out duties.
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License an asset.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
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