Casual Mental Health Support Worker
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Support complex mental health and addiction needs as a Casual Mental Health Support Worker with EHN Canada in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
At EHN Complex Needs Facility Saskatoon, you will support clients when counseling and administrative staff are unavailable. The non-regulated role emphasizes trauma-informed care, harm reduction, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation. You will help maintain program integrity and a safe environment throughout clients' recovery journeys.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assess new intakes for safety and basic needs
- Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and stabilization strategies
- Document client interactions through timely, factual process notes
- Communicate concerns with nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Support cleanliness, supplies, and basic housekeeping within the facility
Requirements:
- Diploma, degree, or equivalent experience in a related field
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care practices
- Experience supporting homelessness, addiction, and mental health concerns
- Calm, effective crisis response and strong communication skills
- Clear vulnerable-adult criminal records check and valid Class 5 licence
Bring trauma-informed support, crisis response, and compassionate communication to EHN Canada's complex needs facility in Saskatoon.