CSJ, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Queens Ave First Contact

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services•London, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Queens Ave First Contact will assist in functions of the department so as to facilitate smooth delivery of services to clients and with administrative functions as required. Consider making a difference in your community by joining our team!

Requirements

Will be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and am legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Post-secondary education completed or in progress within social services, mental health and/or addictions
Valid Driver’s Licence
Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR
Insurance adequate for transporting clients
Knowledge of Mental Health & Addiction
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
Health and safety knowledge including Harm Reduction
Crisis intervention and prevention skills
Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
Ability to prioritize competing demands
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to recognize and guide potential conflict situations
Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Responsibilities

Responding to in-person and phone referrals for service.
Working collaboratively with referral sources and individuals served to ensure a smooth transition to services
Providing information and support regarding resources found within both the broader mental health system and the community in general
Establishing a therapeutic relationship to maximize the benefits of engagement between the staff person and the client
Ensuring the effective flow of relevant information between co-workers as well as to individuals served and site visitors
Creating new client files and maintaining the discharged file system
Filing clinical documentation into client paper health record
Organizing diagnostic appointments with clients
Validate health card numbers
Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth flow of operations with First Contact team.