Mental Health Crisis Response Worker

  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Job TypeHealth
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsBSW or related mental health discipline (deemed relevant by the interview panel)
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline12/01/2023

Job Description

Position: Mental Health Crisis Response Worker

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Division: Health/Human Services

Salary: $27–$34 per hour – Based on qualifications

Hours: 35 hours/week, between Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., flexible to work some evenings and weekends

Posting Date: November 20, 2023

Closing Date: December 1, 2023 at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Community Wellness Coordinator, the Mental Health Crisis Response Worker develops, coordinates, and creates a collaborative and responsive crisis service for individuals in emergency situations.

This position 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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related mental health discipline (deemed relevant by interview panel) from a recognized post-secondary institution;
  2. Licensed or eligible to be licensed with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW);
  3. Two (2) years’ experience working directly with clients in a community health care setting;
  4. Certificate in Crisis Intervention or willing to obtain;
  5. Valid First Aid/CPR certification or willing to obtain.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

  1. Cover Letter – must address the qualifications outlined;
  2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

  1. The successful candidate must submit a recent (completed within 6-months) Vulnerable Sector CPIC, at own expense.
  2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to [email protected].

  • Late applications will not be accepted.
  • All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
  • Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
  • A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
  • Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email [email protected].