Clinician, Crisis and Outreach Oxford
$62,421–$62,421 year
On-siteWoodstock, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Provide psychosocial crisis intervention and counselling to individuals experiencing urgent mental health or addiction crises via telephone, text, web chat, and in-person support. Assess clients' functional abilities, investigate resources, and coordinate referrals to bridge the gap to longer-term services. Deliver short-term psychotherapeutic interventions, teach life skills, and apply harm reduction principles to address immediate risks. Support individuals and police officers by participating in death notifications, providing wellness resources, and maintaining accurate incident documentation. Manage a clinical caseload, conduct drug screening, and advocate for access to community supports while adhering to a 70-hour rotating schedule across afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months
- RPN, RN, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field
- Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (as an RSW, SSW), the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Valid Driver's License: minimum G2 class required
- Access to a vehicle required for personal transportation
- Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Ability to attend work regularly
- Experience and detailed knowledge of serious mental illnesses usually gained by several years of working within the mental health field
- Experience in crisis intervention/management and crisis resolution
- Experience in working in a community-based setting with an extensive knowledge of social assistance programs and both generic and specialized local social support networks is essential
Desired Qualifications
- ASIST Certificate
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Development Disability
- Experience in the treatment of Addiction
- Volunteer experience with a mental health component
- Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
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