Job Description:

*HOURS: ALL SHIFTS – 12 HOUR*

*Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement*

*QUALIFICATIONS:

 Addiction & Mental Health Worker Diploma required
 Baccalaureate Degree in a health, human or social services discipline an asset
 BCLS and First Aid Certificate required
 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) required
 Recent (2 to 3 years) mental health experience in a clinical setting required
 Demonstrated knowledge and specialized training in Mental Health, Crisis Intervention models, Community services, Best Practices in Mental Health required
 Recent or previous experience working with community resources, agencies and other service providers required
 Demonstrated ability to advocate and refer patients to appropriate resources required
 Experience with supporting individuals affected by a variety of crises including loss, violence, abuse, crime and traumatic events required
 Demonstrated experience on applicable crisis management theories, approaches and strategies required
 Understanding of the legal and ethical issues in crisis intervention practice required
 Demonstrated experience with managing aggressive behaviour and superior de-escalation techniques required
 Demonstrated experience with trauma assessment and treatment practices required
 Ability to perform effectively in the crisis field and apply/practice crisis management in a safe and non-threatening environment required
 Experience with suicide assessment and intervention required
 Demonstrated ability to manage and support a 24/7 crisis phone line and service required
 Proven ability to work independently as well as a member of the team
 Advanced Crisis Intervention and Counselling Certificate and/or related certifications an asset
 Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) certification an asset
 Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
 Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
 Good attendance and work record required
 Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check: recent within six (6) months is a requirement

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