Mental Health First Response Worker - Discharge Planning - Jobs in Sarnia, ON

Job Description

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.Reporting to the Manager of Specialized Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions: · Community Development, establishing a partnership with the Mental Health Team at Bluewater Health and other community agencies.· Collaborative discharge planning; including meeting and assessing needs, developing an intervention plan, securing financial assistance, referring, linking and advocating as needed with community resources, and liaising with family/ supports as indicated.· Recording all client/patient related contacts according to CMHA or Bluewater Health’s guidelines· Conducting and completing the detailed Community Mental Health Assessment and SBAR notes for individuals referred;· Assessing, screening, referring and linking individuals to internal CMHA services or alternate community resources;· Compiling and gathering collateral information;· Participating in Case Disposition meetings as needed to determine outcomes for individuals referred to the Agency;· Consulting with the Mental Health First Response Team to prioritize individuals awaiting service;· Communicating and coordinating relevant information with Agency staff;· Attend as needed weekly psychiatry rounds;· Providing intervention and brief solution focused therapy support to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis (intervention may be via telephone or by personal contact);· Providing a quick response to urgent situations that arise;· Linking individuals with urgent needs to immediate resources (i.e. securing food resources, financial assistance, and housing).Qualifications: Education required:· Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the C.NO. (preference to those with Canadian Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing); Bachelor’s Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or a post-secondary degree with a relevant professional registration (acceptable to the employer);· Experience and a detailed knowledge of serious mental illness, usually gained by several years of working with this population.· Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle are required.· Preference will be given to a qualified candidate who is proficient in both official languages.Hours of Work: 35 hours/week 8:30am-5:00pm. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirementsSalary: Commensurate with experience within the range: $48,110 - $74,497, inclusive of HOOPP.Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by October 21st, 2022 toJessica Anderson, Human Resource GeneralistCanadian Mental Health AssociationLambton Kent Branch210 Lochiel StSarnia, Ontario N7T 4C7Only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.Please reference Job Posting: #62-2022As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Human Resources Department.If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractSalary: $48,110.00-$74,497.00 per yearBenefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:All covid-19 related safety measures are in placeWork Location: One locationQuick Apply

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