25 Oct
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Canadian Mental Health Association
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Canada
25 Oct
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canada
Apply crisis counselling and mental health assessment skills with CMHA Niagara in a mobile, police-partnered community setting. Work 35 hours weekly on rotating seven-day coverage.
The Mobile Mental Health Crisis Worker supports people experiencing severe mental health and addictions concerns after 911 police calls. You will provide risk assessment, crisis treatment, and connections to community services. Collaboration includes Police Officers, hospital staff, COAST, Urgent Support Services, Safe Beds, families, and other providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ride with Niagara Regional Police Officers responding to mental health calls
- Provide crisis counselling, intervention, assessments, and safety planning
- Deliver clinical interventions using recovery-based practices
- Coordinate follow-up through cross-service and sector linkages
- Complete timely reports, data entry, and CRMS documentation
Requirements:
- Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy
- Registration in an eligible regulated skilled discipline
- Minimum five years crisis, community mental health, and addictions experience
- Required safety certifications, including First Aid, ASIST, and Use of Force
- Reliable personal vehicle and knowledge of relevant legislation
Bring registered clinical expertise, crisis intervention knowledge, and community collaboration skills to mobile mental health response with CMHA Niagara.
📌 Mobile Mental Health Crisis Worker (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 Canada