Mental Health Worker, Mental Health – Short Stay Unit

Title: Mental Health Worker, Mental Health – Short Stay Unit

Company: Unity Health Toronto
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: FlexTime, PartTime, Shift

Description:

St. Joseph's Health Centre is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join their team in the Mental Health Short Stay Unit for Transitional Aged Youth. This role involves working with individuals aged 19 to 29 who have mental health diagnoses and/or addiction issues. The unit provides trauma-informed care and aims to develop specialized skills to support this underserved population.

The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health services, including case management and crisis intervention. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a BSW preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential for this role. Experience working with Transitional Aged Youth is strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant health care field, BSW preferred.

5 years of experience in mental health services, including case management and crisis intervention.

Experience in a hospital setting, outpatient program, or emergency room.

Knowledge and application of trauma-informed approaches.

Experience in individual and group therapy.

Excellent communication skills.

Commitment to patient and family-centered care.

Experience with crisis assessment and intervention.

Ability in therapeutic de-escalation techniques.

Passion for ongoing quality improvement in patient care.

Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Professionalism, accountability, and positive attitude.

Comfortable working with diverse client groups.

Previous program development experience is an asset.

Fluency in a second language is an asset.

Flexible availability and satisfactory attendance record.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to accessibility and inclusivity, providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. All requests are handled confidentially and with respect for privacy and dignity.

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Title: Mental Health Worker, Mental Health &#8211; Short Stay Unit
Company: Unity Health Toronto
Location: Toronto, ON
St. Joseph's Health Centre currently has an exciting opportunity to join our mental health team as a Mental Health Worker in our Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU) for Transitional Aged Youth. This 6 bed unit was recently renovated into a purpose built space that supports the Emerging Adults (EA) population (19 to 29yrs) who present with a variety of mental health diagnoses and/or addiction issues.

This shift in mental health services meets the transition needs of this underserved population and is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative approach to serving our community while developing specialized skills. Affiliated with the University of Toronto and as part of our larger Mental Health and Addictions program, we strive to provide cutting edge trauma informed care and services while developing innovative community partnerships that strengthen lives. St. Joseph's is committed to professional development, research, innovation and student learning.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about the issues the EA group faces including how to engage with this population. The ideal candidate will also have experience facilitating groups, superior interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated competence in the field of mental health and addictions. Working collaboratively alongside other health care professionals you will demonstrate the ability to incorporate current evidence and best practice into the development of individualized care plans, behaviour monitoring and assessment, diffusing potentially dangerous situations, and discharge planning.

You will approach the planning, delivery of care to patients and families in a manner which promotes health and wellbeing, recognizes patient dignity and regards patients and their families as an essential partner in the delivery of healthcare. As a member of our mental health team, you are highlyadaptable, highlyflexible and thrive in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant health care field, BSW preferred.
 Preferred 5 Years of experience working in mental health services including case management and crisis management
 Work experience in a hospital setting within an inpatient unit, outpatient program or the emergency room
 Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of traumainformed approaches
 Experience in individual and group supportive therapy
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to patient and family centered care
 Experience working with Transitional Aged Youth strongly preferred
 Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
 Experience in crisis assessment and intervention
 Proven ability in therapeutic, deescalation techniques and diversion
 Experience in addictions is an asset
 Demonstrated passion for change and ongoing quality improvement in support of patient care and safety
 Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within an interprofessional team environment
 Demonstrated professionalism, accountability and positive attitude
 Comfortable working with a broad range of client groups
 Previous experience in program development is an asset
 Fluency in a second language is an asset
 Available to work flexible hours and shifts
 Satisfactory attendance record

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrierfree and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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