Clinician, Crisis and Outreach Direct Service Regulated- (OPSEU) – Full-Time, Contract (Ending: This posting is the result of a current vacancy.

- We believe when individuals in our community experience an urgent mental health or addiction crisis, they deserve a response that is person-centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing.

The Crisis

Clinician will also work collaboratively with individuals to assess and identify their needs and link them to appropriate supports in the community. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team! In order to avoid delays in beginning a position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible.

What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $30.01 per hour (Level 1 of the Direct Service, Regulated Professional Grid ); ~ Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $37.26per hour ~$2/hr shift premium on scheduled hours between 8:00pm-7:00am and weekends (Saturday/Sunday) Rotating days, afternoons, evenings and weekends; What your benefits will be - You will receive 9% in lieu of health advantages Your pension plan – Eligible for immediate, optional enrolmentin the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Crisis Assessment and Counselling Supports: Investigateclient’s current resources through complete psycho-social history and domains collections, and collateral information Provide client assessment, intervention, and counselling via telephone and in person supports Provide mental health assessments to Emergency Departments (Woodstock Hospital, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital and Alexandra Hospital) upon request.



Providecounselling support to those attending at one of CMHA TVAMHS Oxford County based Talk-In Counselling Services Provide short-term follow-up support to bridge the gap from referral to engagement with a longer-term support service as needed Advocate as necessary in order to facilitate access to services and supports with the objective of remediating immediate crisis situation Provide short-term, psychotherapeutic intervention to assist individuals in gaining insight and improving coping skills within the framework of the crisis model in an emergency situation acknowledging the individual’s need for privacy and dignity. Teach, using a variety of approaches, life skills and adaptive techniques to help enable individuals to function more effectively on a day-to-day basis Utilize harm reduction principles to identify, reduce and remove risk factors.

Assist the individual to identify and connect with personal/natural supports Provide follow-up support and/or check ins to bridge the gap from referral to engagement with a longer-term support service as appropriate Seek out and engage individuals with opioid addiction, including people already receiving substitution therapy (methadone maintenance treatment, suboxone treatment, etc.) who require additional medical, social, and psychological supports to improve overall health Manage indirect services and administrative duties. Assist with drug screening tests and clinic support Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor. 24/7 Reach Out Addiction and Mental Health Crisis Line responsibilities: Provide crisis intervention services and supports on Reach Out via phone, text and web chat.



Establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals accessing Reach Out and work with individuals to address their immediate concerns Work directly alongside police officers during regular work hours in a dedicated capacity with WPS and Oxford OPP and occupying office space at the reporting police headquarters Act as a resource for officer wellness, providing system navigation for their own mental health support, based on training and orientation to the respective police service's internal wellness resources In order to avoid delays in beginning a position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible.

Current First

Aid and CPR certification Experience and detailed knowledge of serious mental illnesses usually gained by several years of working within the mental health field Experience in working in a community-based setting with an extensive knowledge of social assistance programs and both generic and specialized local social support networks is essential Volunteer experience with a mental health component Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Development Disability Bilingual both official languages, preferred; Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human.Legal Notifications: For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes #

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