Cmhc, Intake

Services and Housing In the Province (**SHIP**) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire. We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Mental Health Counsellor, Intake & Assessment, will be responsible for being the first point of contact to clients as they are introduced to our organization and its services.

Their main goal is to ensure that our clients are assessed and matched to the most appropriate programs and referred to community services as required and depending on eligibility requirements.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Review referrals and conduct clinical assessments to determine service needs
- Partner with clients and their families as members of the health care team
- Use standardized assessment tools within a community setting
- Develop and maintain a community resource network
- Refer to partnering organizations and provide linkages to community supports
- Provide streamlined transitions with “warm transfers”
- Provide time-limited short-term case management
- Service co-ordination, follow up and advocacy
- Complete evaluations and feedback surveys with applicants and/or their families
- Provide comprehensive, holistic, person and family-centred access to services
- Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to carry out mental health recovery and support
- Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centred care into daily responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP’s Mission and Values
- Ensure appropriate records are kept and ensure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards
- Adhere to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework in the promotion of client safety
- Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management

**Qualifications**:

- Post-Secondary education in Social Work, Social Services, Health Services, or equivalent
- 3+ years experience providing assessments on individuals with mental health challenges
- Demonstrated knowledge of serious mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnosis, and experience with intake services preferred
- Excellent assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention
- Expertise in collaboration with healthcare services
- Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
- A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and adequate insurance coverage
- Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
- Training in ASIST and CPI

**Working Conditions and Physical Requirements**:

- Hours are typically from Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm but may vary depending on client needs
- Average amount of physical effort is required.
- Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
- Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
- Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
- Vehicle travel to sites for visits/walk-throughs and open doors as required.

**Application Instructions**:
As part of SHIP’s commitment to health and safety, it is a condition of employment that you be fully vaccinated (2 doses, including 14 days since your second dose) against COVID-19 or have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

37.5 hours