Mental Health Crisis Worker - Barrett Centre

Mental Health Crisis Worker at Barrett Centre handles crisis intervention for individuals 16+, providing crisis assessment, counseling, stabilization, and referral within a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include risk and suicide assessment, de-escalation, care planning, continuous monitoring, providing linkage to community resources, advocacy, and collaboration with other providers. The role involves co-facilitation of programming, training opportunities, adherence to health and safety practices, and participation in the organization’s quality improvement and anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework. Requirements include a related post-secondary degree in social work, nursing, or related fields; 5 years of experience with adults in mental health/addictions preferred; CPR certification or willingness to obtain it; ability to adapt interventions for diverse populations; and willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts with alternate weekends; bilingual abilities are an asset. The position is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with no explicit remote work indicated. The posting emphasizes a caring team environment, ongoing education, and employee support programs.