Crisis Caseworker, Community Mental Health

Njoyn; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembroke Regional Hospital invites applications for a Caseworker who will assess clients, plan interventions, provide support and coordinate referrals within an interdisciplinary health care team.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, short-term planning, emergency housing facilitation and collaboration with family and support networks to improve client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum a 3-year university degree in a related field (social work, psychology, sociology).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social services or healthcare.
• Minimum 2 years’ recent experience with people with severe mental illness.
• Three years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and plan interventions and referrals.
• Provide support and evaluate outcomes.
• Follow a recovery model to facilitate functioning.
• Develop short-term plans with client and family to meet needs.
• Facilitate short-term emergency housing needs and referrals.
• Maintain interdisciplinary collaboration within the health care team.

Skills

University degree

Social services experience

Mental health experience

Three years preferred

Crisis intervention

Case planning

Emergency housing

Referrals

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Auto insurance

Community mental health

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Local knowledge

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Computer skills

Attendance

LEAN mindset

Bilingual preferred

Education

University degree (3 years)

Job description

Caseworkers function as members of an interdisciplinary team to provide support to clients of the Mental Health Program. The primary purpose of the position is to assess clients, plan appropriate interventions and referrals, provide support and evaluate outcomes. Following a recovery model, the caseworker helps facilitate the optimal functioning of the client with a mental health illness.

Pembroke Regional Hospital serves the diverse health care needs of residents of Pembroke and the surrounding communities. In accordance with our mission, vision and values, and following catholic tradition we strive to provide safe, quality care in a compassionate and caring setting. We respect the rights of our patients to be treated with dignity and respect, and believe that patients are an integral part of the health care team. As leaders in health care delivery, we are committed to life long learning, continuous improvement and healthy living.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a three (3) year university degree in a related field; social work, psychology, sociology
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in social services or healthcare
• Minimum two (2) years’ recent experience working with people with severe mental illness
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience preferred
• Provide full scale crisis intervention including: Emergency Departments, Police and Ambulance to effectively treat individuals in crisis
• In collaboration with the client and his/her family, friends or other support network, develop a short-term plan to meet immediate needs
• Facilitates short term emergency housing needs
• Facilitates referrals to other service providers
• Valid G Driver’s License (or equivalent)
• Has an available, safe vehicle, and clean driver’s license record three (3) years prior to date of hire
• Carries appropriate automobile liability insurance of no less than $2,000,000
• Proven ability to effectively provide community-based service to people with symptoms of severe mental illness in Renfrew County
• Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team with all members of the Health Care Team
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Renfrew County and community resources
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications and software programs
• Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital
• Embodies the LEAN ideology by actively and continually seeking opportunities for continuous improvement
• Bilingual preferred (French/English)

Pembroke Regional Hospital values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Assistant at [e-mail]. We thank all candidates for their interests; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position, if unionized, and any appointments are subject to the terms and conditions of the Union group's Collective Agreement.