One Full Time Contract to March 31, 2025 - Mobile Crisis Response Unit Worker
The MCRT crisis worker is part of a mobile response team serving Nottawasaga. Working in partnership with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and EMS services, the Crisis Response Worker is responsible for providing crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization to individuals who have serious mental health and/or addiction concerns and as necessary link individuals to appropriate ongoing mental health & addiction services.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related discipline (i.e. Psychology, etc.)
Minimum three years related experience
Knowledge and practice of short-term urgent response, psychosocial rehabilitation approach and advanced clinical, crisis and assessment skills are essential.
Experience working with individuals having a serious mental illness & addiction is essential.
Work in collaboration with police and EMS services to assess and manage appropriate interventions
Crisis skills for adults experiencing a mental health crisis are desirable.
Experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system is an asset
Knowledge of the local service system is essential
The successful applicant will be required to provide a police clearance that meets agency standards
A valid G driver’s license, business use insurance, and reliable vehicle are required for this position.
This position is currently not accepting applications.
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