Mental Health Worker - Safe Beds

Overview

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, weekends and holidays as this is a 24-hour program.

Location : Peterborough

Status : Full-Time Temporary (6 months)

Posting# : MHW-SB-FTT-09-25

Wage : $29.70 to $31.13 per hour

Application Deadline : 12 : 00 Noon on September 23, 2025

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Mental Health Supports

Assess individuals for access to the Safe Beds program

Identify needs and develop goals through assessment

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

Liaise with community partners

Participate cooperatively in the agency performance management process / system

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

Adhere to CMHA HKPR 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

Q.A.M does not apply to this position

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

Requirements of the Position

A. 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 :

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S. 2015)

Assets with regard to this position :

B. Related and Relevant Experience

Mandatory experience

Preferred experience

C. Other

Working Conditions

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