We are currently building a pool of candidates for relief positions in our Safe Beds program. Candidates will be contacted for interviews if a position becomes available. This is a great opportunity for those who have adaptable availability and a passion for helping others!

Mental Health Worker (Safe Beds)
Reside within the Safe Beds program at a residential setting that provides short term residential stays for individuals who are in crisis or require a period of intensive support. Staff provide mental health support, crisis intervention, support to develop and use coping strategies, illness and medication management and education, connections to community services, and support to individuals affected by mental illness, addictions, trauma and crisis. Staff must be willing to work rotating shifts including night shifts and weekends as this is a 24 hour program.

Location: Peterborough
Status: Relief
Posting#: SB-MHW-RLF-11-26

Wage: $31.88 to $33.35 per hour, plus 6% vacation pay
Application Deadline: 12:00 noon on November 17, 2026

Available shifts include:

6:45 AM - 6:45 PM

8:30 AM - 8:30 PM

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

8:00 PM - 7:00 AM - an hourly premium is provided for overnight shifts

Preference is given to candidates that have daytime and overnight availability. This is a unionized position and shifts are offered in accordance with the collective agreement.

Key Responsibilities
1. Mental Health Supports

Assess individuals for access to the Safe Beds program

Provide intensive short-term support, crisis intervention and service coordination in a residential setting to Safe Bed clients

Provide ongoing assessment of individual client needs and level of support required throughout the clients Safe Bed stay

Develop individual goal plans, crisis plans, and discharge plans with clients

Assist individuals to access/navigate community resources and supports e.g., Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, landlords, counselling, utilities, shelters, food banks

Assist with emotional well-being of clients – behavioural, mental health and physical issues

Education regarding crisis, medication, and illness management

Advocate on behalf of, and with the client and those within their network of support

Liaise with other staff and community partners as necessary with respect to individual client needs

Promote positive and supportive attitudes toward people who have experienced mental health problems

Refer on to other CMHA programs and community partners as necessary

2. Residential and Client Supports

Identify needs and develop goals through assessment

Promote client strengths through the application of psychosocial rehabilitation principles

Assist with the planning and implementation of services that promote life skills and social skills

Develop and promote programs and activities to empower clients to work towards their goals

Provide clients with crisis intervention and support

Provide coaching and skill teaching to clients within a residential setting

Maintain professional conduct, boundaries and ethical standards

Assist individuals with medications – teaching,



prompting, monitoring

Assist and encourage residents with activities of daily living

Assist with budgeting

Assist with personal hygiene products/skills

Assist with obtaining identification such as health cards, housing, furniture, clothing etc.

Responsible for all household duties: meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, sanitizing bedrooms and washrooms, garbage disposal, etc.

3. Documentation

Complete administrative tasks – O.C.A.N. assessments, case notes, time sheets, expense claims, time off requests

Document and maintain client records

4. Other Activities

Liaise with community partners

Participate in community outreach activities through the development of collaborative partnerships, education and visits to community agencies and services

5. Performance Management and Professional Development

Participate cooperatively in the agency performance management process/system

Stay current on relevant legislation and best practices, current research, policies and procedures

Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training

Actively engage and participate in supervisory process

6. Health and Safety– Worker Responsibilities

Work 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 students

7. Client Safety

Adhere to C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. 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

8. Quality Assurance Measures

Q.A.M does not apply to this position

9. Other Duties as Assigned

Attend, participate in team/staff meetings, and all-staff meetings as required

Participate in agency quality improvement activities, e.g. accreditation projects, committee work, special events

Participate in quality improvement activities at the team/program level

Participate in external committees as required

Duties may change from time to time

Requirements of the Position:
Education and Training
Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree in the social/health science disciplines is preferred. A relevant post-secondary diploma combined with significant, demonstrated experience may be considered.

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 (W.H.M.I.S. 2015)

Infection, Prevention & Control

Workplace Violence

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (A.S.I.S.T.)

Verbal Intervention Training

Ontario Common Assessment of Need (O.C.A.N).

Client Record Management System (C.R.M.S.)

First Aid/C.P.R.

Assets with regard to this position:

Master’s degree in social/health services

Training in the following: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy or other forms of emotional regulation support, Motivational Interviewing, Concurrent Disorders, Trauma-Informed Therapy

Related and Relevant Experience
Mandatory experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the delivery of case management/community supports to clients, especially within the mental health services field

Demonstrated understanding of the crisis theory and recovery model, crisis intervention, mental illness, psychiatric medication and the Mental Health Act

Demonstrated ability to apply a person centered, trauma and concurrent informed approach to care

Demonstrated conflict resolution and crisis intervention abilities

Proven assessment skills, sound judgment and decision-making skills

Demonstrated observation and active listening abilitiesDemonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with the Crisis team and management

Proven interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated computer and organizational skills

Preferred experience

Intermediate to advanced minus proficiency in French

Other

Valid driver’s license

Automobile in good repair and insurance coverage as required by agency policy

Satisfactory police records search

Satisfactory references

Lived expertise with a mental health concern or addiction, either personally or with a family member is an asset

Proof of receipt of full COVID-19 vaccine

Working Conditions

Work in an office setting, community and clients’ homes

Work directly with individuals experiencing mental health concerns/crisis including serious mental illness and/or dual diagnosis and/or addictions

Work directly with individuals living in poverty who may live with a serious mental illness and/or dual diagnosis and/or addictions

Required to be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnights and statutory holidays as scheduled

There are multiple competing demands which require time management skills, the ability to be flexible and to prioritize

Work in a stressful environment where there are mental and emotional demands, there is a high volume of work as well as unpredictable work, life-threatening situations for others such as instances of suicide

Transport clients in personal vehicle

As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence tools to support or assist the review of applications. These tools may help us identify candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements.

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