OPSEU MH-25-147 - Crisis Worker - Nipissing Crisis Intervention
About the role
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
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Addiction & Mental Health Worker Diploma required
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Baccalaureate Degree in a health, human or social services discipline an asset
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Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
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Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
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Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) required
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Recent (2 to 3 years) mental health experience in a clinical setting required
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Demonstrated knowledge and specialized training in Mental Health, Crisis Intervention models, Community services, Best Practices in Mental Health required
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Recent or previous experience working with community resources, agencies and other service providers required
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Experience with supporting individuals affected by a variety of crises including loss, violence, abuse, crime and traumatic events required
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Demonstrated experience with managing aggressive behaviour and superior de-escalation techniques required
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Demonstrated experience with trauma assessment and treatment practices required
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Experience with suicide assessment and intervention required
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Advanced Crisis Intervention and Counselling Certificate and/or related certifications an asset
-
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) certification an asset
-
Understanding of the legal and ethical issues in crisis intervention practice required
Skills/Abilities:
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Demonstrated ability to advocate and refer patients to appropriate resources required
-
Demonstrated experience on applicable crisis management theories, approaches and strategies required
-
Ability to perform effectively in the crisis field and apply/practice crisis management in a safe and non-threatening environment required
-
Demonstrated ability to manage and support a 24/7 crisis phone line and service required
-
Proven ability to work independently as well as a member of the team
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Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
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Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
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Good attendance and work record required
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Bilingualism (Advanced Level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.
OPSEU MH-25-147 - Crisis Worker - Nipissing Crisis Intervention
About the role
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
-
Addiction & Mental Health Worker Diploma required
-
Baccalaureate Degree in a health, human or social services discipline an asset
-
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
-
Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
-
Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
-
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) required
-
Recent (2 to 3 years) mental health experience in a clinical setting required
-
Demonstrated knowledge and specialized training in Mental Health, Crisis Intervention models, Community services, Best Practices in Mental Health required
-
Recent or previous experience working with community resources, agencies and other service providers required
-
Experience with supporting individuals affected by a variety of crises including loss, violence, abuse, crime and traumatic events required
-
Demonstrated experience with managing aggressive behaviour and superior de-escalation techniques required
-
Demonstrated experience with trauma assessment and treatment practices required
-
Experience with suicide assessment and intervention required
-
Advanced Crisis Intervention and Counselling Certificate and/or related certifications an asset
-
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) certification an asset
-
Understanding of the legal and ethical issues in crisis intervention practice required
Skills/Abilities:
-
Demonstrated ability to advocate and refer patients to appropriate resources required
-
Demonstrated experience on applicable crisis management theories, approaches and strategies required
-
Ability to perform effectively in the crisis field and apply/practice crisis management in a safe and non-threatening environment required
-
Demonstrated ability to manage and support a 24/7 crisis phone line and service required
-
Proven ability to work independently as well as a member of the team
-
Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
-
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
-
Good attendance and work record required
-
Bilingualism (Advanced Level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.