The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) works collaboratively with the OPP Haliburton. This collaboration aims to reduce the number of repeat callers who call Police Services in times of crisis due to mental health and substance use issues. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - MCIT provides assessment and follow up to individuals who come into contact with Police in a mental health crisis, liaising with community partners and Hospitals to ensure that clients are connected to appropriate services, diverting clients from engaging with the Police due to a mental health crisis.Location: Haliburton and surrounding areaStatus: Full-Time Temporary - June 2028.Posting# RPN-MCIT-FTT-08-26Wage: $32.79 to $34.32/hrApplication Deadline: 12:00 pm on September 9, 2026Key ResponsibilitiesClient SupportsWorking at/out of a police detachment, respond to police calls and direction to attend in crisis situationsAttend with Police Officers at police calls involving individuals who may be experiencing mental health issues or are in crisisProvide crisis intervention services to de-escalate immediate situationUtilize appropriate therapeutic approaches when dealing with potential aggressionImmediate assessment of the individual's mental health needs and, assessment of risk pertaining to the client's mental health statusCollaborate with Police, hospital, shelter, and other crisis intervention services to support the person and family to address immediate mental health needsWork from a trauma-informed and concurrent-disorder-informed approachFormulate and develop support/follow-up plan for individual and care providersProvide brief case management support and services for clients in their place of residence, and in the communityRespond to requests from police for follow up and community linkagesAssess, implement, and develop evidence-based, best-practice short term interventions based on principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to promote improved psychological function and recoveryAdvocate and make appropriate referrals, with consent, for needed services and supports as identified in the client's service planProvide mental health, developmental disorder, physical health and concurrent disorder information to individuals, care givers and other service providersOngoing assessment, monitoring and supporting clients working towards treatment goals.Perform nursing duties with clients, including medication administration, long-acting injections, monitoring of medication efficacy and side-effects.Perform mental health status assessments, where applicable and collaborate with psychiatrists and other medical practitionersStay current on relevant legislation, best practices, treatment approaches and basic psychopharmacologyDocumentationEnsure all client documentation is accurately recorded in a timely manner, e.G., consents, progress notes, service agreements, crisis plans, safety reports, risk assessments etc. as required by agency and program policies and proceduresComplete all required program-related data collection (e.G., statistics, outcome measures) in an accurate and timely mannerCommunicate and/or submit case notes or data as required by police, for their records, with appropriate consentsAccurate and timely completion of progress notes, as per agency policy, on client record, in conjunction with data collection processes of service delivery partners, Nursing Assessments, metabolic monitoring, Medication Reconciliation and Best Possible Medication History summaries.Complete administrative tasks e.G., time sheets, expense claims, vacation requests, trainingCompletion of OCAN assessments as appropriateOther ActivitiesLiaise with the Hospitals, Police, community partnersAttend and participate at Situation TableDevelop and promote collaborative partnerships with other service providers, agencies, and community partnersMaintain positive and effective working partnerships with Police,



hospital staff and community partnersParticipate in community outreach activities through the development of collaborative partnerships and through presentations, education and visits to community agencies and services as appropriateOn an occasional rotational basis, fill in for other Nurses in other CMHA HKPR programs, during periods of absence, to ensure service continuation.Performance Management and Professional DevelopmentStay current on relevant legislation and best practices, current research, policies, and proceduresParticipate in ongoing career development and mandatory trainingActively engage and participate in supervisory processHealth and Safety – Worker ResponsibilitiesWork in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations and all organizational health and safety requirements and procedures to ensure the health and safety of clients, staff/colleagues, volunteers, and studentsActively participate in workplace, departmental and job-specific health and safety orientation, education, and trainingUse or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the employerOperate any equipment and work in a way that does not endanger self or any other workerComply with established policies, procedure and work practices regarding health and safetyIdentify and report workplace and job hazards, defects, and contraventions of the Act to the supervisor or employerReport health and safety problems to the supervisor or employerNotify the supervisor if clarification of a policy, procedure or safe work practice is neededUse initiative to reduce risk and apply discretion to solve problems, within scope of authorityWork co-operatively with co-workers, supervisor, JHSC members and othersIdentify any workplace or job hazards at CMHA HKPR work sites, including defects and contraventions of the Act, reporting to their direct supervisorClient SafetyAdhere to CMHA HKPR client safety programs including program policies as well as infection control and prevention procedures. In partnership with clients, family members, and fellow staff, maintain open lines of communication to assist the organization in identifying and achieving quality outcomes for client safety. Report client safety incidents and suggested improvements to manager or delegate.Quality Assurance MeasuresWork in compliance with Quality Assurance Measures as outlined in Reg. 299/10 of the "Services and Supports to Promote Social Inclusion of Persons with a Developmental Disability Act, 2008"Work in compliance with all CMHA HKPR. Quality Assurance Measures policies and proceduresOther Duties as AssignedAttend, participate in team/staff meetings, and all-staff meetings as requiredParticipate in agency quality improvement activities, e.G., accreditation projects, committees, special events, etc.Duties may change from time to timeRequirements of the PositionEducation and TrainingSuccessful completion of an approved Nursing DegreeMaintains current certificate of competence as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and accepts responsibility for professional competency as a nurse in accordance with CNO's practice standards.Maintain membership in good standing with RPNAO and have liability insurance.We recognize that mandatory training before hire is an asset, however, successful completion of the training applicable to this role shall be requirements for continued employment in this position:Health and Safety Training (including but not limited to the following)Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015)Workplace ViolenceApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)Verbal Intervention (VI)First Aid/CPROntario Common Assessment of Need (OCAN)Assets with regard to this positionCompletion of a university degree or college diploma in social/health sciences or related disciplines.Completion of a Master's degree is preferred, e.G., Masters of Social WorkAdditional Nursing certifications, such as Mental Health Nursing.Formal education in Motivation Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Informed and Concurrent Disorders.Related and Relevant ExperienceMandatory experienceMinimum of three (3) years of experience preferably clinical, experience as a RN/RPN in a hospital or community setting.Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, The Health Care Consent Act, social service benefits, related legislation in Ontario and community resources in the Central East Local Health Integration Network.Demonstrated health assessment skills, sound clinical judgment and decision-making skillsDemonstrated knowledge and skills in the provision of psycho-social assessment of individuals and familiesDemonstrated ability to be able to support the client holistically using the biopsychosocial modelDemonstrated ability of successful case management experience in an interdisciplinary team environmentProven ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgment with respect to complex client situationsDemonstrated ability to maintain a professional attitude, rational detachment and a problem-solving, therapeutic approach while working with sometimes challenging clients and in stressful situationsDemonstrated ability to effectively utilize evidence-based interventions and treatments to address mental healthDemonstrated ability to adapt treatment modalities to use with diverse clientsDemonstrated ability to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in crisis interventionSolid knowledge of psychiatric medicationsComprehensive knowledge of relevant legislationDemonstrated ability to effectively coordinate community resourcesDemonstrated knowledge of community mental health issues and resourcesDemonstrated ability to be flexible, manage changing priorities and make quick and sound decisionsDemonstrated ability to work independently and the ability to be creative in order to find solutions to problemsSuperior skills required in communication, advocacy on behalf of clients, collaboration with inter-professional team, consultation with professional colleagues in communityEffective written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to complete accurate and timely documentationDemonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamPreferred experienceExperience in Nursing related to the mental health field, including working with addictions, dual diagnosis and/or challenging behaviours.Experience in Community Nursing.Concurrent disorder or addictions experienceMental Health Case Management experienceExperience in utilizing best practice modalities (e., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma- Informed Therapy)Lived expertise with a mental health concern or addiction, either personally or with a family member is an assetOtherSatisfactory police records search and vulnerable sector screeningValid driver's licenseAccess to an Automobile in positive repair and insurance coverage as required by agency policyRequirement to have reliable home internet service and the technology to complete work from a remote location, for example computer/laptop, telephone, etc.Working ConditionsWork primarily in an office/clinic setting, Police Station and in the community, including client homes.Work directly with individuals with a serious mental illness and/or dual diagnosis and/or addictions who are experiencing emotional and/or mental health issues and are working towards recovery, may be experiencing crisis instability and various levels of functioning, may be experiencing povertyPrimary business hours with flexible hours pending client programming needsTransport clients in personal vehicle, as requiredThere is a high volume of work as well as the unpredictable work, life-threatening situations for others such as instances of suicide

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