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SalaryMental Health Worker – Bachelor’s Level – 12 month contract
Summary
This member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) multidisciplinary team has a bachelor’s level degree other than a regulated health profession. He or she has the clinical skill and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses; may have knowledge or experience in vocational rehabilitation and concurrent disorders treatment. This position reports directly to the ACT Team Leader.
Qualifications
B.A. in a behavioural science preferred
Knowledge of Mental Health/illness and Mental Health difficulties
Assessment/ Evaluation skills
Working knowledge of community resources and agencies
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Computer literacy and recording skills
Cultural Competence for diverse populations
Valid Driver’s Licence Criminal Records Check
Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same
Duties Responsible for:
- Adherence to all policies of the CMHA – Kenora Branch
- Assurance of confidentiality of all client, personnel and organizational records and information
- Maintenance of client files and data files including updating of client information consistent with policies andprocedures of the CMHA
- Participation in training and educational opportunities
- Maintenance of professional qualifications; ongoing education and skills development
- Participation in administrative and office functions
- Perform shift management as per established policies and procedures
- Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, education as indicated
- Develop and deliver a Specialist Role such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Skills, or other role as determined by theTeam
- Provide case management for an assigned group of clients and their families. This includes providing side by sideindividual support to assist clients in obtaining the necessities of daily living.
- Assessment of client needs and mental status and the development of appropriate treatment plans
- Facilitate and monitor the implementation of client treatment plans
- Participate in daily staff meetings and treatment plan meetings
- Plan, structure and provide group and individual leisure time activities on evenings, weekends and holidays
- Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor
- Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies,Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster andEvacuation Plans
- Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
- Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverseoutcome in the delivery of Mental Health services
- Responsible for self care
- Other duties as directed
For more information please visit www.cmhak.on.ca
Please submit resume attention to: Hiring Committee by February 5th, 2024
Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
227 Second Street South, 2nd Floor Kenora, Ontario P9N 1G1
Email: careers@cmhak.on.ca
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection
