Temporary Full-Time Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker

Closing Date: February 5, 2025 12:00 AM

 

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position with a highly motivated, team-orientated professional:

Temporary Full-Time

Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker provides after-hours mental health response services to children and youth under the age of 18, Monday through Friday from 15:00-23:00 in the Dryden area. They bridge services for children, youth and their families to mental health services, and facilitate seamless and timely transition from community child and youth mental health urgent response and ongoing counselling services. They provide intervention to children and youth with mental health and substance abuse concerns, and prevention support, in person or over the telephone.

Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health situational interventions, mental health crisis prevention and support, in person or over the telephone
• Provide clients with the opportunity to safely explore their mental health and/or substance abuse concerns, and seek methods of stabilization and/or resolution
• Assist clients to identify, use and further develop personal strengths and coping strategies
• Complete the Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment and develop a safety plan
• Initiate any other referrals based on the needs of each individual
• Provide supportive counseling
• Complete required documentation in a thorough and timely manner
• Participate in relevant meetings and on-going professional development
• Contact CFS agencies as needed (duty to report)
• Attend psychiatric consults through the MHAN (Mental Health and Addictions Nurses)
• Educate parents/caregivers in learning how to best support
• Advocate clients' needs in schools, hospital and other agencies
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:

• Degree in social work or psychology preferred, Diploma in Social Work required
• Membership in College of Social Work or equivalent- CRPO, RN/RPN required
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and youth and families in crisis and provide non- judgmental, compassionate support
• Experience working with children and youth with a mental illness, mental health crisis, problem substance use and concurrent disorders
• Knowledge of services available in the Kenora Rainy River District
• Thorough knowledge of family systems model
• Suicide intervention training
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals in crisis and provide non-judgmental, compassionate support
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to work evenings, nights and weekends
• Prompt and accurate documentation skills are necessary, as files are often released and/or subpoenaed
• Critical decision making skills are necessary
• Possess a valid Ontario driver's license and have unlimited access to a vehicle/2 million liability insurance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect
• Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination status to be presented prior to hire

This is a Non-Union position. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, $63,473-$66,085 plus up to 21% in lieu of vacation and benefits. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca
This posting will remain open until February 5, 2025; interviews will commence as applications are received, final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

 

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