Internal/External - Mental Health First Response Worker – HART Hub/Mobilecare

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent is seeking a Mental Health First Response Worker – HART Hub/Mobilecare in Sarnia. The role is 35 hours per week, temporary full-time, with duties across Mobilecare, HART Hub and other CMHA sites to support crisis services.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, quick crisis interventions, and collaborative treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team, aiming to prevent relapse and support recovery.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work with current OSSW registration.
• RN or RPN with current CNO registration (psychiatric preference).
• Bachelor’s with Social Service Worker Diploma and OSSW registration.
• Bachelor’s with Addictions diploma and CACCF registration.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed inter-RAI ESP assessment to determine client needs and services.
• Provide crisis intervention via telephone or in person; respond to urgent situations.
• Identify client needs through ongoing assessment and team-based treatment planning.
• Implement treatment plans focusing on strengths, wellness and recovery.
• Provide crisis prevention and liaise with physicians/psychiatrists as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree with Social Service Worker Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree with Addictions diploma

Job description

Vacancy Number:39-2026

Position:Mental Health First Response Worker – HART Hub/Mobilecare

Program:Sarnia Site

Position Status:1 Temporary Full-time

QUALIFICATIONS: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. (Preference to those with Canadian Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing); Bachelor’s Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or Bachelor’s Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and current registration with the C.A.C.C.F

SALARY RANGE: As per salary grid

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

STARTING DATE:To be determined

This position is responsible for providing Crisis supports to both Mobilecare, HART Hub and other various locations that CMHA serves. The incumbent will gather collateral information from primary care providers, psychiatrist, family or care givers, and in coordination with the multidisciplinary team, assist in the development of recommendations and treatment planning. Brief services will be offered to individuals who require supports, within areas that have been identified through assessment.

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

• Complete detailed standardized inter-RAI ESP assessment to determine client needs and services

• Providing intervention and brief solution focused 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;

• Providing client needs identification through on-going assessment and team oriented treatment planning.
• Implementing treatment plans that focus on strengths, wellness and empowerment to support recovery and goal achievement.
• Providing crisis prevention and intervention planning with the intention of preventing a relapse and/or hospitalization.
• Routinely assesses client’s physical and mental health and liaises with appropriate physicians/psychiatrist regarding identified concerns.

• Acting as a resource person or an advocate to assist individuals in obtaining information/accessing services/supports which are deemed needed

Qualified internal candidates will be given a preference as per Article 11.00 (f) of the Collective Agreement.

POSTING DATE:October 19, 2026

CLOSING DATE: October 27, 2026