Respond to mental health crises across Hamilton through COAST telephone and mobile services, using crisis intervention and risk assessment skills. Work full time across days and evenings.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton seeks a Mental Health Worker for its Crisis Outreach and Support Team. The position supports adults, children, and youth experiencing serious mental illness and crisis. You will complete assessments, stabilize situations, and connect individuals and families with community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

- Answer crisis calls and determine initial triage
- Provide crisis intervention and develop working formulations
- Complete mental health and safety risk assessments
- Develop safety plans and arrange post-crisis follow-up




- Partner with police during mobile crisis interventions

Requirements:

- Qualifying nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or psychotherapy credentials
- Current qualified registration in good standing
- Two to five years of community or crisis experience preferred
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide prevention principles
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and First Aid/CPR certification

Apply crisis assessment, mobile response, and collaborative community practice as a COAST Mental Health Worker in Hamilton.

📌 COAST Mental Health Crisis Worker (Canada)
🏢 SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Canada