Why join CMHA Kenora?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact.The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-beingof employees and offers:

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Paid Vacation Days
- Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply: October 13th, 2026

Crisis Stabilization Worker

HART Hub

Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch

Job Title: Crisis Stabilization Worker

Work Location: HART Hub

Employment Status: Full-Time, 20-Month Contract (New Position)

Salary Range: $55,724 - $81,978

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Overview

The Homelessness, Addiction, and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub is a collaborative initiative designed to provide a seamless continuum of care through a culturally responsive and healing-centered model. Tailored to meet the needs of individuals facing homelessness, and mental health challenges, the Kenora HART Hub serves as a vital anchor for support within the Kenora geographical area, and surrounding communities. By delivering coordinated, compassionate, and evidence-based services, the HART Hub ensures equitable access to care. This approach integrates holistic and culturally grounded practices, to promote stability, healing, and long-term recovery for members who are most vulnerable within our communities.

Reporting to the HART Hub Operations Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of CMHA Kenora Branch,



the Crisis Stabilization Worker will support individuals 18 years and older by accessing services by providing a psychosocial response to promote crisis resolution and empowerment of the individual accessing the HART Hub. The Crisis Stabilization Worker will collaboratively work with the co-located integrated care team and external partners in assessing and identifying those requiring crisis support by assessing their needs and linking them to the most appropriate support and services based on their needs. The Crisis Stabilization Worker will support individuals accessing the HART Hub by receiving referrals through the co-located nursing support at the HART Hub that are medically stable by providing short short-term stabilization supports that would assist in transitioning individuals into longer-term stabilization supports (e.g. Safe Bed Program, Hospital). Hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 12:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Qualifications

BSW, MSW or registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Registration or eligible for registration with a regulatory College

Experience working with individuals who are homeless and marginalized who also have mental health and addiction struggles and/or demonstrated ability to work with this population

Experience in mental health crisis intervention

Training in crisis intervention and crisis resolution





Extensive knowledge of community resources, service and support programs

Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention and support strategies for mental health and addictions

Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, strong skills and ability to provide written communication

Crisis intervention and prevention skills

Identifies problems and uses related problem-solving skills

Ability to assess level of risk

Personal qualities of empathy, understanding, and patience

Good interpersonal communication and relationship building skills

Ability to communicate professionally with community agencies

Cultural competence for diverse populations

Understanding and applied knowledge of Recovery Model

Understanding of trauma informed practice and implementation

Valuable documentation skills

Proficient computer skills

Demonstrated understanding of personal space and ability to role model healthy boundaries

Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations

Demonstrated time management skills

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Creative problem solving

First aid & CPR/AED, Mental health first aid, and NVCI or willing to obtain

Valid Driver’s License

Duties

- Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Complete mental health and addiction assessments with partner nursing staff to identify the impact of psychiatric symptoms of functioning, risk factors related to safety of client and others, and opportunities for de-escalation and stabilization
- Establish a therapeutic relations

📌 Crisis Stabilization Worker (Northeastern Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 Northeastern Ontario