Mental Health Worker (Overnight)

Reconnect Health Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service organization in Toronto seeks a Mental Health Worker to provide support and assessments for clients dealing with mental illness and addictions. Applicants should have a degree in social services and two years of experience in direct services. The role includes coordination, liaising with various service providers, and delivering professional support. Full-time position includes benefits and requires flexible hours.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid sick days

Vacation benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in direct service delivery to adults with mental illness and addictions.
• Knowledge of mental illness, addictions, and the mental health system.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake and client assessments.
• Coordinate client access to short-term crisis beds.
• Provide individualized on-site supports addressing immediate needs.
• Liaise with various service providers and families.
• Deliver services professionally following guidelines.
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience supporting adults with mental illness and addictions in residential/housing settings

Knowledge of housing, healthcare, and community resources

Teamwork skills with internal and external stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, client information systems, and web browsing

Fluency in a second language

Education

University degree or Community College Diploma in social services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Type : Full-Time Permanent

Hours of Work : 40 hrs

Union : Yes, OPSEU L5116

Compensation : $21.35 to $26.50

Shifts Available :

• Sunday to Thursday 11.45 pm to 7.45 am

Benefits : Full-time positions are eligible for vacation, paid sick days, health, and RRSP benefits.

About Us :

Reconnect Community Health Services is a not-for-profit health service organization in Toronto's west end. Our services include support for seniors, caregivers, and individuals with mental health and addiction concerns. We pride ourselves on being client-centered in our sector.

Reporting to a clinical program manager, the Mental Health Worker will provide on-site assessment, intake, discharge planning, and support, as well as liaising with existing supports, assisting with goal setting, and planning for clients in West Toronto. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You'll Do :

• Complete intake and client assessments
• Coordinate client access to short-term crisis beds
• Provide individualized on-site supports addressing immediate housing needs, financial aid, medical supports, family collaboration, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals
• Liaise with mental health and justice service providers, crisis teams, hospitals, physicians, community workers, landlords, and families
• Deliver services professionally, following guidelines and benchmarks
• Participate in household tasks including cleaning and routines
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings

The successful candidate will possess :

• University degree or Community College Diploma in social services or related field
• Minimum two years of experience in direct service delivery to adults with mental illness and addictions
• Knowledge of mental illness, addictions, and the mental health system

Key skills and abilities :

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience supporting adults with mental illness and addictions in residential/housing settings
• Knowledge of housing, healthcare, and community resources
• Teamwork skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, client information systems, and web browsing
• Fluency in a second language is a strong asset

Special Requirements :

• Criminal background check
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays

All new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with both doses approved by Health Canada and able to show proof, with exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Process :

If interested, submit your resume and cover letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. For accommodation requests, contact us at [phone].

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reconnect Community Health Services

1281 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6E 1B8

We promote principles of equity and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, to apply.