Mental Health Crisis Worker - Barrett Centre

Good Shepherd Centres • Hamilton, ON

6d • CA$30 - CA$34 • Onsite

About The Position

Good Shepherd is seeking to fill a position with varying schedules for our growing needs. If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you, and we want to hear from you. We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada and recent graduates to also apply. At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equal, and authentic workplace. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Mental Health Crisis Worker Barrett Centre. The Barrett Centre provides crisis intervention supports to all those aged 16+ of any gender identity. The program provides services including 16 short-term respite beds, in-person and telephone support, information and referral; crisis assessment, counseling and support; symptom stabilization for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission values of Good Shepherd with sensitivity to the issues related to mental illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness and dual diagnosis
• Related post-secondary education with a degree in social work, nursing or related fields is required
• Must have an ability to adapt interventions to diverse populations
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.
• Must be willing to work twelve hour rotating shifts and alternate weekends

Nice To Haves

• 5 years' experience working with adults in mental health and addictions preferred
• Previous experience in crisis work is an asset
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset

Responsibilities

• Be compassionate, hospitable, and non-judgmental
• Conduct risk and suicide assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalating strategies
• Determine care planning & crisis counseling
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation; individual support
• Provide linkage and community referral; advocacy; collaboration and coordination with other service providers
• Be a part of shared hands-on responsibility for program operation
• Staff are also provided the opportunity for training and education, co-facilitation of programming and groups, and collaboration with other community partners and co-workers
• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

Benefits

• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level