Crisis Support Worker Durham Mental Health

Crisis intervention and client assessment define this regular part-time Crisis Support Worker position at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. Shifts include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Within Crisis Beds at Durham Mental Health Services, the Crisis Support Worker assists individuals experiencing emotional and personal crises. The position includes psychosocial intervention, risk assessment, service planning, and recovery-focused support. You will work onsite, by telephone, and in clients’ preferred environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clients at crisis locations and over the phone
• Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and environmental screens
• Provide supportive counselling and psychosocial crisis intervention
• Develop service plans, recovery plans, and discharge plans
• Maintain timely client records and report incidents in writing

Requirements:

• Human Services diploma or degree from an accredited institution
• Three years of related work experience; addictions experience preferred
• Current CPR Level C certification from Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Valid driver’s licence and vehicle with required liability coverage
• Knowledge of mental illness, addictions, confidentiality, and crisis intervention

Apply crisis intervention, assessment, de-escalation, and service planning skills supporting clients through Durham Mental Health Services.

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