Job Description

UNION JOB POSTING # 695 Position Title: Mobile Mental Health Crisis Worker Vacancies: 4 Workgroup: Immediate & Brief Services Posting Date: February 24 \xe2\x80\x93 March 2, 2023 Status: Relief Start Date: Immediate Hours: No guaranteed hours; hours will vary Salary Range: $27.96 - $34.95 per hour About CMHA Niagara CMHA, Niagara is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to promoting mental wellness and to improving the lives of people in its service area who have mental illness as well as their families. CMHA Niagara achieves its mission through a number of programs and services. CMHA, Niagara is committed to a recovery philosophy which focuses on the potential for people with mental illness to lead full, productive and engaged lives in their communities. The Branch works in partnership with many others who share in the commitment to supporting the broad determinants of health. Position Summary The Mobile Mental Health Crisis Worker provides brief on-site risk assessments, crisis counselling and treatment, and community connection to services for individuals presenting with severe mental health and addictions concerns from 911 police calls. The Mobile Mental Health Crisis Worker works in collaboration with Police Officers, Hospital Staff and Crisis Workers from COAST, Urgent Support Services and Safe Beds as well as other community service providers. The intent is to ensure client safety, to encourage empowerment, and provide crisis resolution and prevention, within a recovery framework which integrates the client into their community with supports. Applicants must be available to cover a potential of weekday and weekend hours during non-traditional operational hours on a relief basis to cover vacation, sick time, training, statutory holidays, and other coverage needs as they arise. Must be available to provide shift coverage on short notice. Essential Job Functions

• Ride with Niagara Regional Police Officers in their vehicles responding to potential mental health related calls
• Respond to individuals in crisis situations in the community through crisis counselling and intervention
• Complete mental health assessments
• Assess risk to the individuals in crisis and to those around them
• Recommend measures to help protect the individual or others by developing safety plans
• Provide clinical intervention with a sound knowledge of: crisis intervention, recovery based practice, severe and persistent mental illness and substance use issues, clinical therapeutic interventions, community resources and services, and safety assessment tools
• To ensure support and follow up to individuals in crisis through conducting cross service/sector linkages and acting as a liaison by consulting with family members and other professionals, in direct collaboration and with the consent of the individual being served
• Promote good public relations and healthy community partnerships and alliances
• Educate the community on the functions of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team
• Participates in the preparation and delivery of police Crisis Intervention Training as required
• Ensure accurate and timely reports, data entry and documentation in relevant systems (i.e. CRMS)

Essential Job Requirements

• Masters or Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy (other degrees with relevant experience may be considered).
• Registered as either a Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Occupational Therapist and good standing and adheres to all standards of practice as per the College
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in crisis/community mental health & addiction setting providing assessment, consultation, treatment and education to target population
• Clinical knowledge and experience in application of clinical therapeutic techniques
• Certified in the following safety courses: Safety Care, First Aid and CPR, Suicide Intervention (ASIST) and Mental Health First Aid and Use of Force training
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. the Mental Health Act), the use of psychotropic medication, psychiatric diagnosis and formulation of a mental health assessment for a diverse age group and population
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Community and Aboriginal Based Services
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or verification that you are unable to be vaccinated
• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle and current valid class \xe2\x80\x98G\xe2\x80\x99 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license
• A satisfactory high level police screening
• Actual life experience and/or lived experience with mental illness or addictions an asset
• Bilingualism is preferred

CMHA Niagara is a culturally competent organization and is committed to building an inclusive community that respects the dignity and independence of candidates with multicultural and diverse backgrounds, multilingual abilities, and experience with the LGBTQ2 community. Candidates with this background would be considered an asset. CMHA Niagara is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Please see the AODA section of our website at, www.cmhaniagara.ca for further details or contact our Human Resources department for any information in an alternate format. If you are interested in applying for this position, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is received by Human Resources no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 2, 2023. Please insert #695 Mobile Mental Health Crisis Worker and your full name into the subject line when emailing. Our Mission Our purpose is to strengthen mental wellness in the Niagara community. Our Vision A Niagara where mental health is recognized, supported and optimized. Our Values Service Respect Integrity Teamwork Competency Job Type: Casual Salary: $27.96-$34.95 per hour Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
CMHA Niagara COVID-19 Policy Application question(s):

• Masters or Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy (other degrees with relevant experience may be considered)?
• Registered as either a Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Occupational Therapist and good standing and adheres to all standards of practice as per the College?
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or verification that you are unable to be vaccinated?

Experience:

• crisis/community mental health & addictions: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid and CPR (preferred)
• Suicide Intervention (ASIST) (preferred)
• Crisis Intervention (preferred)
• Police Check (preferred)
• Current valid class \xe2\x80\x98G\xe2\x80\x99 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (preferred)

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-03-02
Expected start date: 2023-03-13