RAIT First Responder

Canadian-Mental-Health-Association; South Buxton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent is seeking a RAIT First Responder for a permanent full-time role at the Chatham site. The incumbent will conduct detailed community mental health assessments, screen and refer clients, and coordinate connections to CMHA services and community resources.

Reporting to the Manager of Client Services, you will provide brief solution-focused therapy, prioritize urgent cases with the RAIT Team, and help link individuals to immediate necessities such as

Qualifications

• Experience with serious mental illness and crisis intervention likely required.
• Strong assessment and case management skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed Community Mental Health Assessments and SBAR notes for referred individuals.
• Assess, screen, refer, and link clients to internal CMHA services or community resources.
• Compile collateral information and link clients to needed supports.
• Consult with RAIT team to prioritize individuals awaiting service.
• Provide brief solution-focused therapy support, possibly via telephone or in person.
• Assist clients in securing urgent resources such as housing, food, and financial support.

Job description

RAIT First Responder

1 Permanent Full-Time - Chatham Site

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;
• Exploring and linking individuals to internal CMHA services or alternate community resources, when needed;
• Consulting with the Mental Health First Response/RAIT Team to prioritize individuals awaiting service;
• Providing intervention and brief solution focused therapy support to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis (intervention may be via telephone or by personal contact);
• Linking individuals with urgent needs to immediate resources (ie securing food resources, financial assistance, and housing).

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 C.N.O., 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.
• Experience and a detailed knowledge of serious mental illness, usually gained by several years of working with this population.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s 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

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.