Crisis Intervener - Mental Health & Addictions

Job summary

The Crisis Intervener delivers crisis support services, including triage, clinical assessment, and intervention for individuals experiencing mental health crises. They work within a multidisciplinary team to provide support, education, and referrals while participating in program development and quality improvement.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 220858Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: MHA CZ Mobile Crisis InterventionType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 27-Oct-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity Join our established interdisciplinary NSH Provincial Crisis Team (PCT) as we continue our commitment to driving positive changes and supporting Nova Scotians in crisis. The PCT encompasses the Mental Health & Addictions Provincial Crisis Line and the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team which is an integrated health service with Halifax Regional Police. As the Crisis Intervenor on the Provincial Crisis Team, under the direction the Health Services Manager, delivers crisis support services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as well as community organizations and families/friends who are supporting them. The support includes triage of the caller, clinical assessment of the client's psychiatric or mental health status, overall health status, the current situation, and risk to self or others. Intervention to provide culturally sensitive and non-judgmental support, education and problem-solving facilitation; and referral or disposition to appropriate services and resources deemed necessary. The interventions include crisis prevention, intervention, and follow-up immediately after the crisis. Interventions take place on the phone, as well as in the community. The Crisis Intervenor would work in a multidisciplinary team providing support and consultation as needed and will participate in program development and evaluation and quality improvement on an ongoing basis. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing an integrated crisis intervention service with an interdisciplinary team including the IWK, Halifax Regional Police and EHS across the age spectrum.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Nursing, Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy, Recognized MSc in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university with up to date applicable licensure and Nova Scotia registration One to two (1-2) years’ experience with a specific knowledge of mental health issues required Knowledge of crisis intervention issues and ability to implement these interventions to achieve evidence-based outcomes; knowledge of system related issues-community and government services and resources. Ability to achieve a degree of autonomous practice and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is required Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention Training, CPR Working knowledge of the Hospitals Act as it pertains to Mental Health. Ability to complete brief psychiatric assessment and mental status exam; basic working knowledge and understanding of DSM-5 Skills required to work effectively and safely through a combination of phone and on-site assessment and intervention Sound working knowledge of community resources and government legislation as it pertains to resources and client services; Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice of individual, family, and community systems Effective verbal and written communication skills, effective interpersonal, clinical and assessment skills, Demonstrated competent computer skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members and the community Knowledge and understanding of current social, health and community trends, which may impact on individuals accessing the MHMCT and the provision of service in general Ability to adhere to district and service policies and procedures and guidelines when carrying out duties Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License an asset. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please Note: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing informationHours Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 24 months Compensation and Benefits $36.58 - $47.35 hourlyDevelopmental (less than 2 years experience): $34.80 - $43.30 hourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Crisis Intervener delivers crisis support services, including triage, clinical assessment, and intervention for individuals experiencing mental health crises. They work within a multidisciplinary team to provide support, education, and referrals while participating in program development and quality improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or a Master's in Clinical Psychology with current registration. One to two years of experience in mental health and knowledge of crisis intervention and relevant legislation are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Crisis intervention
• Mental health assessment
• Psychiatric assessment
• Triage
• Clinical assessment
• Problem-solving
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Suicide intervention
• Nonviolent crisis intervention
• CPR
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Assessment skills
• Computer skills
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Support Services
• Environment Health And Safety
• French Language
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Integrated Care
• Nursing
• Clinical Assessments
• Quality Improvement
• Occupational Therapy
• Legislation
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Social Work
• Program Development
• Crisis Intervention
• Disabilities
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
• Continuing Care
• Psychiatry
• Mental Status Examination
• Crisis Prevention
• Client Services
• Primary Health Care
• Suicide Intervention
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Healing
• Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders
• Psychiatric Assessments
• Site Assessment
• Clinical Psychology

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Crisis Interventionist
• Mental / Behavioral Health Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

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