Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Crisis Stabilization Space

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Part-Time, Contract (approximately 4.5 months)London, Ontario

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2022 -

When individuals in our community experience an urgent mental health or addictions crisis, they deserve a response that is person-centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing.At the Crisis Stabilization Space, you will provide short-term support for individuals accessing this program by ensuring their safety. We encourage empowerment and crisis resolution while maintaining a calm and respectful environment for all.Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!WHAT WE’RE OFFERING:

• What you’ll be making - $22.33 - $25.71 per hour, rate based on proof of comparable, previous experience; mileage between sites reimbursed per kilometre
• When you’ll work – 56 hours over a two-week period; rotating schedule of days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends
• What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be eligible for 20% prescription drug benefit
• Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• PSLRTA Notice - This posting characterizes this position as currently non-union. However, please be aware that the organization on September 29, 2022, a vote was held as a result of an application by the Organization under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act. The result was that employees voted to award OPSEU bargaining rights for all employees. Until such time as a new collective agreement is finalized, current terms and conditions of employment and existing, applicable collective agreements, if any, will remain in force and effect.

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment for clients
• Establish a therapeutic relationship to maximize the benefits of engagement between the staff person and the individual
• Complete mental health and addictions assessments and interventions based on the theory of crisis management including rapid response, risk assessment, de-escalation, stabilization, and referral to determine individual needs and level of risk
• Apply mental health and addictions assessments to determine client’s needs, level of risk, discuss and determine recommended services and supports
• Utilize interventions consistent with a harm reduction approach
• In partnership with the client, coordinate and facilitate linkages to appropriate services and supports in the community
• Provide information regarding resources found within both the broader addiction and mental health system and the community in general
• Provide short-term follow-up support to bridge the gap from referral to engagement with a longer-term support service, as needed
• When appropriate, act as a liaison with caregivers and/or support providers who are involved with the individual to facilitate a coordinated approach to service provision
• Provide health teaching and information regarding a variety of coping techniques and strategies, e.g. grounding, breathing techniques, self-care, nutrition, sleep hygiene, techniques to enhance overall well-being, the completion of crisis plans
• Respond to in-person and phone referrals for service
• At times, may serve as initial contact in greeting and directing clients, staff and guests with a primary focus on providing a welcoming environment to all site visitors
• Ensuring that all inquiries are addressed in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with co-workers to ensure the effective flow of relevant information between co-workers as well as to individuals-served and site visitors (including messages, service information, organizational and site-specific information)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY:Vaccination RequirementsCMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services requires that all staff members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the rare exemption of those individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to approved exemptions (medical reasons or religious grounds as recognized in the Ontario Human Rights Code). Proof of full vaccination or approval of exemption will be required; further details will be provided to those candidates moving forward in the recruitment process.Police Vulnerable Sector Check RequirementsSuccessful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.We require the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field of study e.g. social work, psychology, or a related discipline
• Training in crisis intervention and crisis resolution, including ASIST
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, service and support programs, and barriers individuals face in accessing same
• Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies for mental health and addictions
• Computer literacy
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in mental health
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health crisis intervention
• Experience with, and detailed knowledge of, mild, moderate & serious mental illnesses, usually gained by several years of working with this population
• Experience working in a community-based setting; preferably with an established network of service & support resources
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Proficiency in the areas of crisis intervention, crisis resolution, and community support
• Written and verbal communication skills
• First Aid & CPR, WHMIS
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Get your application in by – November 15, 2022:Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contactPowered by JazzHRMUVVn6Pvtm