Summer Student Mental Health Worker
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Job Description
Why join CMHA Kenora
We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive innovative and highperformance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth safety and wellbeing of employees and offers:
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Paid Vacation Days
Learning & professional development opportunities
Deadline to apply: April 14th 2025
Summer Student Mental Health Worker
Assertive Community Treatment Team
Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch
Job Title: Summer Student Mental Health Worker
Work Location: Assertive Community Treatment Team
Employment Status: FullTime Summer Student
For more information please visit www.cmhak.on
Overview:
This member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) multidisciplinary team is working towards a bachelors level degree. He or she has the clinical skill and experience to assess plan develop coordinate and provide treatment rehabilitation and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses; may have knowledge or experience in vocational rehabilitation and concurrent disorders treatment. This position reports directly to the ACT Team Leader.
Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in postsecondary training in social science/health kinesiology/recreation or related profession and returning to school in the fall of 2022.
Knowledge of mental illness
Ability to work in a team environment
Valid drivers license
Criminal Reference Check
Duties:
Adherence to all policies of the CMHA Kenora Branch
Assurance of confidentiality of all client personnel and organizational records and information
Maintenance of client files and data files including updating of client information consistent with policies and procedures of the CMHA
Participation in training and educational opportunities
Maintenance of professional qualifications; ongoing education and skills development
Participation in administrative and office functions
Perform shift management as per established policies and procedures
Provide crisis intervention advocacy education as indicated
Develop and deliver a Specialist Role such as Vocational Rehabilitation Life Skills or other role as determined by the Team
Provide case management for an assigned group of clients and their families. This includes providing side by side individual support to assist clients in obtaining the necessities of daily living.
Assessment of client needs and mental status and the development of appropriate treatment plans
Facilitate and monitor the implementation of client treatment plans
Participate in daily staff meetings and treatment plan meetings
Plan structure and provide group and individual leisure time activities on evenings weekends and holidays
Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor
Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies Infection Control Guidelines WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire Disaster and Evacuation Plans
Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
Support an environment which avoids prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
Responsible for self care
Other duties as directed
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
The Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Employment Type
Temp
