Crisis Counsellor

Company Bio

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Position Summary

The Crisis Counselor, as a member of a multi-disciplinary Crisis Intervention team providing out-patient Mental Health Services, will respond to crisis calls, and offer emergency mental health intervention including assessments, referrals, crisis resolution and/or simply provide information to adults 16 years of age and older. You will work in one of the only public-funded services without a waiting list and function as entry-point to counselling for many people. This is a great role to hone your clinical skills, working alongside a supportive team.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration, in good standing, in the appropriate regulated health professions college of Ontario, (OCSWSSW- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the CRPO- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario).
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Masters Level Counselling and Psychotherapy, Masters of Nursing or equivalent.
• At least one-year recent related experience in brief counselling or related area, including during clinical placements.
• Experience in conducting psychosocial assessment, de-escalation and brief psychosocial interventions.
• Nurses with a Master Degree are eligible to apply and will be paid according to the posted rate included on the job posting for this role.

Duties

• Crisis response, mental health assessments, interventions and consultations (including Emergency Room), for adults, couples, families and groups.
• Develop appropriate short-term treatment plans to meet client(s) needs.
• Provide & receive consultation to the multidisciplinary team, peer supervision meetings, client families, physicians, agencies and police services.
• Keep current on all aspects of social service agencies & community mental health programs.
• Participate in Departmental CI on a continuous basis.
• Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays and provide on call telephone response.
• Must be available for call-in on short notice.
• Must have reliable transportation as this is multi-site.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or for assistance.

Physical Demands Analysis

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds

Mobility

• Required Constantly – standing
• Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping, sitting
• Required Occasionally – twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely – balancing, climbing

Dexterity

• Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely – foot action