External - Mental Health First Response Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a dedicated professional for a temporary full-time position focused on providing community mental health assessments and support to individuals in crisis. This role requires a post-secondary degree in Social Work or related fields, with experience in serious mental illness. Candidates will be responsible for linking clients to necessary resources and providing immediate support in urgent situations, working in a flexible and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals experiencing serious mental illness.
• Valid Ontario Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency in both official languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Community Mental Health Assessments and SBAR notes.
• Link clients to internal CMHA services or community resources.
• Provide intervention and therapy support in crises.

Skills

Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Client Coordination

Education

Post-secondary degree in Social Work

Registration with O.C.S.W.S.S.W

Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse

Bachelor's Degree with Social Service Worker Diploma

Bachelor's Degree with applicable college diploma in Addictions

Job description

1 Temporary Full-time contract until March 31 2026

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace is one where all employees volunteers students and clients whatever their gender race ethnicity creed (religion) national origin age sexual orientation or identity education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

Reporting to the Manager of Client Services the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions :

• Conducting and completing the detailed Community Mental Health Assessment and SBAR notes for individuals referred;
• Assessing screening referring and linking individuals to internal CMHA services or alternate community resources;
• Compiling and gathering collateral information;
• Participating in Case Disposition meetings as needed to determine outcomes for individuals referred to the Agency;
• Consulting with the Mental Health First Response / RAIT Team to prioritize individuals awaiting service;
• Communicating and coordinating relevant information with Agency staff;
• Attend as needed weekly psychiatry rounds;
• Providing intervention and brief solution focused therapy support to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis (intervention may be via telephone or by personal contact);
• Providing a quick response to urgent situations that arise;
• Linking individuals with urgent needs to immediate resources (ie securing food resources financial assistance and housing).

Qualifications : Education required :

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the CNO Bachelors Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or Bachelors Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and current registration with the C.A.C.C.F.
• Experience and a detailed knowledge of serious mental illness usually gained by several years of working with this population.
• Valid Ontario Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle are required.
• Preference will be given to a qualified candidate who is proficient in both official languages.

Hours of Work : 35 hours / week 8 : 30-5 : 00pm. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirements

Salary : Commensurate with experience within the range : $56084 - $79825 inclusive of HOOPP.

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by June 19 2025

Only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please reference Job Posting : CMHA #13-2025

If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview please inform us should accommodation be required.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 30 - 43

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