Position: Mental Health and Crisis Response Worker

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Department: Human Services

Division: Health

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., must be flexible to align work schedule with program requirements which will include some evenings and weekends

Posting Date: January 8, 2025

Closing Date: January 22, 2025, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mental Health & Crisis Response Worker (MHCRW) develops, coordinates, and creates a collaborative, responsive crisis service for individuals in crisis or emergency situations who are experiencing a critical incident/traumatic event.

This position will develop the Oneida Nation of the Thames Crisis Response Plan, collaborate and work cooperatively in partnership with internal/external care providers and organizations as well as health and social agencies.

The MHCRW will develop crisis response services, including de-escalation training and build capacity of Oneida Nation of the Thames employees, community groups, individuals and families to respond to critical incident/traumatic events (crisis events).

The MHCRW will provide assessments, crisis intervention, counselling, suicide prevention, community education/programs, referrals, trauma-informed care, and culturally appropriate care to support individuals experiencing a crisis.

EDUCATION:

1. Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Service Worker, Psychotherapy, or Psychology.
2. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed with provincial regulatory body (OCSWSSW, CRPO, CPBAO).
3. Certification in mental health, addictions, or health promotion, or willingness to obtain.
4. Valid First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.

EXPERIENCE:

1. 1 to 2 years’ experience working with clients in a community health care setting is considered an asset.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).