Position Information

Posting Number: ROM26-192E Title: Mental Health Worker (TFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract End Date: 01/29/2027 FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days Unit: Outpatient Services Department: Forensic Psychiatry Union: OPSEU Local 479 Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Key Responsibilities

Use best practice and innovative approaches to provide client-centered services including assessment, treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation. Conduct comprehensive client assessments in collaboration with clients. Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required. Regularly update client service plans (including crisis plans). Provide direct assistance and support to clients regarding substance use, housing, employment, relationships & leisure activities, activities of daily living, and transportation. Work collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively within the team and with community partner agencies including hospital inpatient units and emergencies. Monitor and supervise clients in the community as per their Ontario Review Board disposition orders. Participate in formulation of risk assessment and management plans with clients. Provide crisis assessment and intervention to clients. Participate in team meetings to review clients and organize daily assignments. Advocate with community partners for services and opportunities for clients. Keep current with hospital policies, procedures, and applicable legislation (Mental Health Act etc.).

Qualifications

B.A. in Social or Health Sciences is required. Experience with Recovery principles and practice. Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (i.e. MHA, The Health Care Consent Act, Criminal Code of Canada). Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking and goal setting skills. Excellent observation, assessment and crisis intervention skills. Group leadership skills and experience. Excellent knowledge of community resources (housing, finance etc.).

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Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is preferred.

Benefits

At The Royal, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial security at every stage of your career through a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:

HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions. Competitive health and dental benefits through Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs; Life insurance and disability coverage through Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind; Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Telus Health, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources, and support services for you and your eligible family members (excluded casual staff).

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to helping you thrive personally and professionally—today, tomorrow, and throughout your career at The Royal.

Salary Range: 45.06 to 52.33 per hour

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications. Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below. The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment. The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.