Social Worker (MSW)- Mobile Crisis Response Team-Temporary Part-Time

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Social Worker (MSW)- Mobile Crisis Response Team-Temporary Part-Time

Department : Mental Health - Crisis Team

Location : Kingston (Reddendale / Cataraqui / Collins Bay)

Status : Temporary Part-Time (9-12 months with possible extension)

Department : Mobile Crisis Response Team

Union Association : OPSEU

Hours : Days / Evenings extended tours – Subject to changed based on operational needs

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Emergency Department and Critical Care Program the mobile crisis response team is responsible for the provision of a full range of client-centred clinical services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, responding to telephone crisis calls and referrals, clinical and risk assessments, providing consultation and collaboration, coordination, education, advocacy, referral and / or facilitating transitions in care across health care settings and liaising with community partners including police, EMS and first responders. Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Social Worker promotes the role of community treatment and collaborates with Police Services and other community resources to help meet the mental health needs of the individual. The Social Worker works in accordance with Brockville General policies and the regulations of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

There is also an expectation that the Social Worker will participate in in-service and hospital wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy client-centred environment as well as contributing to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements :

Education and Experience :

• Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with people who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness / substance use disorder in an Acute Mental Health setting, Community Mental Health setting or Mental Health Crisis Team.
• Demonstrated and experienced on risk assessments, suicide prevention, principles of crisis theory and intervention
• Valid BCLS and CPR certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development as evidenced by participation in programs, courses, seminars that enhance skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrated competency to administer naloxone in emergent situations.
• Completion of Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST) is required.
• Knowledge of Crisis Management is preferred.
• Non-violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training is required.
• Current drivers abstract, a Valid Class G Ontario driver’s license and current vehicle insurance in good standing is required to participate in community programming, mobile crisis response team, home visits and / or traveling to satellite offices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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