Casual Mental Health Support Worker

1 day ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Edgewood Health Network, Inc. Full-time

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.