CMHC, General Mental Health

SHIPSHEY•Mississauga, ON

3d•CA$59,932 - CA$70,576•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for supporting and counselling clients experiencing mental health challenges and housing instability within the community. They will understand mental health symptoms, their effects, and their treatment, and offer intensive, strengths-based case management with a focus on housing stability in a community setting.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Social Work, Health Services, Psychology or equivalent
3+ years providing Mental Health assessments and/or case management; experience in Dual Diagnosis preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of serious mental illness, concurrent disorders, harm reduction, and experience with intake services
Experience working with the homeless population
Knowledge and best evidence-based practice for mental health services, including Recovery Oriented Intensive Case Management and Housing First
Excellent assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention
Expertise in collaboration with healthcare services
Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance coverage in alignment with SHIP policy
Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
Training in ASIST and CPI

Nice To Haves

experience in Dual Diagnosis preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans within a community setting, alongside clients to address unique needs.
Assist with activities of daily living, conflict resolution, and crisis avoidance through ongoing home visits.
Provide comprehensive, holistic, and person/family centered access to services.
Use standardized assessment tools designed to improve and/or stabilize client’s physical and mental health, foster independence, and promote participation and integration into the community.
Support individuals with securing, maintaining, and sustaining housing.
Act as liaison to enhance Landlord engagement and work with a focus towards eviction prevention.
Partner with clients and their families as members of the health care team.
Develop and maintain a community resource network.
Refer to partnering organizations and provide linkages to community supports.
Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to carry out mental health recovery and support.
Administer naloxone in response to suspected opioid overdoses, and complete appropriate training to recognize overdose symptoms, safely administer naloxone via nasal spray or injection, and follow emergency protocols including contacting emergency services.