Crisis Unit Practitioner

Position Overview

The Shared Health Mental Health and Addictions program provides a range of mental health and addiction services across the healthcare continuum that support and promote recovery. Through collaboration and partnership across various health, social service and community sectors the program strives to promote mental health and well-being for all, to reduce inequities and the impact of mental health and addiction problems and to work towards sustainability of mentally healthy individuals and communities.

Under the general direction of the CSU Clinical Team Leader, and in collaboration with the CSU Nurse and Crisis Workers, the incumbent is responsible for providing an individualized assessment including a mental status exam and psychosocial assessment, and developing a treatment plan for individuals in psychosocial or mental health crisis. In addition, the incumbent functions in a supportive role to families and acts as a role model and clinical resource with respect to working with clients in psychosocial and mental health crisis toward their goal of recovery from mental illness. Provides leadership and direction to Crisis Workers in collaboration with the CSU Nurse.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' recent related experience in crisis intervention and psycho/social assessment, required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as recognized by the Crisis Stabilization Unit, may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the applicable governing body.

Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise and competence in clinical practice and advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in crisis intervention and psycho/social assessment.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with clients who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Knowledge of those community resources available to clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Displays initiative, accountability, good time management, decision-making ability, leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader and as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of various common software applications including: spreadsheets, word processing and database programs, internet and e-mail applications.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting and restraining may be required.