Crisis Stabilization Specialist - Mental Health & Recovery

Canadian Mental Health Association; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension)

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation

Professional development

Job summary

CMHA Kenora Branch is seeking a Crisis Stabilization Worker to join the HART Hub. You will support adults 18+ with crisis stabilization, collaborating with nurses and the integrated care team to connect clients to longer-term supports.

Reporting to the HART Hub Operations Coordinator and CEO, you will provide short-term stabilization services, crisis intervention, and advocacy while navigating community resources and safety planning. This is a full-time 20-month contract role based in Kenora.

Qualifications

• BSW, MSW or nursing registration with Ontario regulatory body.
• Registration or eligibility to register with a College is required.
• Experience with homeless populations and mental health/addiction supports is preferred.
• Experience in mental health crisis intervention is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health and addiction assessments with nursing staff to identify risk and stabilization needs.
• Establish therapeutic relationships to support crisis stabilization and engagement.
• Provide short-term crisis stabilization and bridge to longer-term supports.
• Collaborate with integrated care teams and external partners to coordinate care.
• Document interactions and maintain client safety and confidentiality.

Skills

BSW/MSW registration

Nursing registration (CNO)

Homelessness experience

Crisis intervention

Crisis resolution

Recovery-oriented care

Trauma‑informed practice

Cultural competence

Communication skills

First aid/CPR/AED

Education

BSW, MSW or College of Nurses of Ontario registration

Registration or eligibility with a regulatory College

Tools

Crisis assessment tools

Job description

CMHA Kenora Branch is seeking a Crisis Stabilization Worker to join the HART Hub. You will support adults 18+ with crisis stabilization, collaborating with nurses and the integrated care team to connect clients to longer-term supports.

Reporting to the HART Hub Operations Coordinator and CEO, you will provide short-term stabilization services, crisis intervention, and advocacy while navigating community resources and safety planning. This is a full-time 20-month contract role based in Kenora.