Internal - Mental Health & Shared Services Outreach Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent; Sarnia; Vor Ort; CAD 52.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent seeks a Mental Health and Shared Services Outreach Worker for the Sarnia Site. The role involves outreach, assessment, referrals and short-term support to individuals facing housing and financial challenges linked to mental health and substance use.

Reporting to the Manager of Client Services, you will conduct screenings, assemble case histories, coordinate with CMHA and external providers, and advocate to improve recovery outcomes within a

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work with current OCSWSSW registration.
• RN or RPN with current CNO registration; psychiatric/mental health nursing preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree with Social Service Worker Diploma and current OCSWSSW registration.
• Bachelor’s Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and CACCF registration.

Aufgaben

• Conducting and completing the detailed interRAI Emergency Screener for Psychiatry for individuals referred.
• Compiling relevant case histories and gather collateral information as needed.
• Assessing individuals service needs and making needed referrals and linkages both internally to CMHA and to external service providers.
• Providing intervention and short-term support to individuals through their recovery.
• Participating in Case Disposition meeting as needed to determine outcomes for individuals referred to the Agency.
• Implementing client centered plan of care that is focused on strengths, wellness and empowerment to support recovery and goal achievement.
• Provide advocacy follow up as needed with clients to ensure seamless linkages are in place to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Facilitating and coordinating relevant information within the Mental Health & Shared Services Team and County Support Outreach Team staff and extended professionals involved in care

Kenntnisse

InterRAI Emergency Screener for Psychi

Ausbildung

Post-secondary degree in Social Work with OCSWSSW registration

Bachelor’s Degree with Social Service Worker Diploma and OCSWSSW registration

Bachelor’s Degree with Addictions college diploma and CACCF registration

Tools

InterRAI system

Jobbeschreibung

Vacancy Number: 50-2026

Position: Mental Health and Shared Services Outreach Worker

Program: Sarnia Site

Position Status: 1 Permanent 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: Case Manager/RPN Grid

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

This MHASST Outreach worker position is responsible for working as part of a team with County of Lambton’s Ontario Works Department to identify, reach out, assess and provide support to individuals that are marginalized, vulnerable and experiencing complex issues that are impacting their housing and/or financial security (i.e., symptoms of mental illness, substance abuse, physical health issues, frequent contact with police and hospital).

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

• Conducting and completing the detailed interRAI Emergency Screener for Psychiatry for individuals referred;
• Compiling relevant case histories and gather collateral information as needed
• Assessing individuals service needs and making needed referrals and linkages both internally to CMHA and to external service providers;
• Providing intervention and short-term support to individuals through their recovery.
• Participating in Case Disposition meeting as needed to determine outcomes for individuals referred to the Agency;
• Implementing client centered plan of care that is focused on strengths, wellness and empowerment to support recovery and goal achievement;
• Provide advocacy follow up as needed with clients to ensure seamless linkages are in place to optimize treatment outcomes;
• Facilitating and coordinating relevant information within the Mental Health & Shared Services Team and County Support Outreach Team staff and extended professionals involved in care

POSTING DATE: November 11, 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 19, 2026