RN or Social Worker - Crisis Services Worker - MCRRT

Part-time

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide crisis assessment, planning and intervention, service coordination and consultation to clients referred to the mental health crisis service.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide crisis assessment and intervention.
• To know and function within standards of professional competence.
• To participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team of Mental Health Services and work effectively with community agencies.
• To complete psychosocial assessments and plan for effective intervention strategies for referred clients in collaboration with Emergency Physician.
• To evaluate the psychosocial situation through interviews with the client, family members and/or friends.
• To coordinate with other community agencies in the provision of necessary services to clients.
• To inform the multi-disciplinary team and relevant community agencies of any changes that may affect them.
• To maintain good public relations by making social work resources known to the community and by utilizing resources of the community for the benefit of the client.
• To recognize any physical or emotional problem outside the scope of practice and/or knowledge and refer to another professional staff member.
• Provide crisis telephone assessment and intervention.
• Provide onsite assessment and intervention of psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide brief intervention, consultation and follow-up.
• To participate as a member of Code White Team.
• Design, maintain, implement and critically analyze client’s treatment trends and outcome from data collection and client evaluation methodologies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum B.S.W. or Registered Nurse educational requirements.
• Must be registered with the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers or with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Must have the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with Crisis Intervention assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to elicit critical information in a stressful situation, provide rapid assessment to formulate an immediate and appropriate intervention strategy should the situation warrant same, and write clear and accurate reports.
• Must possess computer skills and knowledge of Meditech an asset.
• Employment history which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
• Must be available to work all shifts including weekends.
• Must possess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in both English and French. Individuals who do not meet the language requirements of this posting are invited to submit their résumé for future consideration.
• Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
• All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary is to be determined based on qualification of the applicant
• Enrollment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and BlueCross (Health and Dental Benefits)

Interested applicants must submit their résumé by Department of Human Resources, Timmins and District Hospital, 700 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8P2. Telephone (705) 267-6371; Fax (705) 360-6008; Attention: Janelle LaSalle, email jobs@tadh.com .

Timmins and District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

* In the spirit of equity and inclusion, lived experience including intersectionality as a racialized individual, a woman, a member of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, or a Person with a Disability will be a large consideration in the selection process.

TADH is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. TADH is dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.

We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EXEMPLARY CARE TO NORTHERNERS

WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF NORTHERNERS