Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM26-308E

Title:

Mental Health Worker (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Temporary Full-time

Contract End Date:

11/19/2027

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days/Evenings/Weekends

Unit:

Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team - Bank

Department:

Community Mental Health

Union:

OPSEU Local 479

Site:

Community Mental Health - Carlingwood & Satellite Offices

Level of Police Check:

Vulnerable Sector Check

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

About The Program

Community mental health services provide support in non-hospital settings, including clients' homes, shelters, and community residences. This program enables individuals to receive specialized services while supporting community providers with education and consultation. The program operates through eight specialized teams based out of Carlingwood Shopping Centre in Ottawa.

Key Responsibilities

- Use best practice and innovative approaches to provide client-centered services including assessment, treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments in collaboration with clients.
- Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required.




- Regularly update client service plans (including crisis plans).
- Provide direct assistance and support to clients regarding substance use, housing, employment, relationships & leisure activities, activities of daily living, and transportation.
- Work collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively within the team and with community partner agencies including hospital inpatient units and emergencies.
- Monitor and supervise clients in the community as per their Ontario Review Board disposition orders.
- Participate in formulation of risk assessment and management plans with clients.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention to clients.
- Participate in team meetings to review clients and organize daily assignments.
- Advocate with community partners for services and opportunities for clients.
- Keep current with hospital policies, procedures, and applicable legislation (Mental Health Act etc.).

Qualifications

- B.A. in Social or Health Sciences is required.
- Experience with Recovery principles and practice.
- Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (i.e. MHA, The Health Care Consent Act, Criminal Code of Canada).
- Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking and goal setting skills.




- Excellent observation, assessment and crisis intervention skills.
- Group leadership skills and experience.
- Excellent knowledge of community resources (housing, finance etc.).
- Ability to work effectively as a team member sara
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.

Language Requirements

- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is preferred.

Salary Range: 47.46 to 55.12 per hour

Additional Information

- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a explicit and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Mental Health Worker (TFT 1.0 FTE) (Ottawa)
🏢 Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
📍 Ottawa