#801 COAST Mental Health Worker
$66,102–$82,638 year
On-siteSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct mobile urgent response services and telephone support for individuals in mental health crises within the Niagara Community. Perform outreach assessments, evaluate risk in field and call environments, and implement interventions to prevent further crisis while engaging clients in recovery frameworks. Collaborate with police, community partners, and internal staff to build effective crisis networks, support caregivers through education, and conduct cross-sector linkages. Respond to electronic enquiries, provide public information, and ensure accurate documentation in relevant systems. Maintain a reliable personal vehicle and hold a valid Class G driver's license. Availability to accept on-call shifts is a condition of employment.
Required Qualifications
- Masters or Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
- Registered as either a Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Practical Nurse, or Registered Occupational Therapist and good standing and adheres to all standards of practice as per the College
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in crisis/community mental health & addiction setting providing assessment, consultation, treatment and education to target population
- Clinical knowledge and experience in application of clinical therapeutic techniques
- Certified in the following safety courses: Crisis Intervention ((i.e. NVCI, Safety Care, CPI or Safe Management), Standard First Aid - CPR C – AED, Suicide Prevention (ASIST); and Use of Force training
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. the Mental Health Act), the use of psychotropic medication, psychiatric diagnosis and formulation of a mental health assessment for a diverse age group and population
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Community and Aboriginal Based Services
- Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle
- Current valid class 'G' driver's license
- A satisfactory high-level police screening
- Must be available to pick up shifts on an as-needed (to cover sick/vacation/leave and Statutory Holidays) basis; availability to accept shifts is a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Actual life experience and/or lived experience with mental illness or addictions
- Bilingualism, particularly proficiency in French
- Candidates with multicultural and diverse backgrounds, multilingual abilities, and experience with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
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