Careers

Maryvale is an Adolescent Mental Health Centre
Fully Accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation
Requiring a FULL-TIME CRISIS MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

Hours - Permanent: Rotating shifts - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Responsibilities:

The role of the Crisis Mental Health Worker at Maryvale involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, primarily stationed in the Rotary Home available to travel to the emergency rooms of Windsor Regional Hospital. The key responsibilities include conducting thorough crisis assessments for children and adolescents, determining their need for hospitalization, and connecting families with essential community resources. The Crisis Mental Health Social Worker is dedicated to providing care aligned with Maryvale’s core values and professional standards, and actively contributes to maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing urgent, intensive assessments and crisis intervention at the Windsor Regional Hospital Emergency Room and via OTN for Erie Shores Hospital.
• In consultation with Psychiatry, determining the need for hospital admission and connecting families with community resources.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals for patient care and community outreach.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling- Registration and good standing with the appropriate governing regulatory body.
• Preferably a minimum of three years’ experience in mental health or behavioral crisis intervention with children/adolescents and families.
• Excellent decision-making, judgment, and independent thinking skills.
• Strong clinical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Covid-19 Vaccination required.

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive

Please apply with resume and cover letter that clearly outlines related experience by no later than November 6, 2024 to [email protected]

Maryvale is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Maryvale is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and work environment and will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities in the recruitment and hiring process. If you are considered for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please let us know.

Full-Time Permanent and Contract Positions Available
Hours of Work: Full Time - Flexible Work Options

Responsibilities:

• To actively engage youth and their families in a therapeutic process that includes assessment, goal setting and evidence-based intervention.
• To provide individual, family and group therapy.
• To work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To maintain a strong knowledge base in specialized areas such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and behaviour, borderline personality disorder and other disorders occurring with the youth served.
• To quickly assess areas of concern or high-risk behaviours.
• To demonstrate a high degree of skill relating to parents/guardians regarding the nature of risk situations and to assist parents/guardians with safety planning.
• To coordinate services by facilitating relationships between the youth, their family, and all outside resources including social services, health organizations and community schools.
• To formulate treatment plans, progress statements and discharge summaries.

Qualifications:

1. Masters or Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; preferably a minimum of three years’ experience in a setting providing treatment services to youth and their families; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Registration and good standing with the appropriate governing regulatory body.
3. Experience working with youth or mental health services is a definite asset.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: Windsor

Please submit your application to [email protected]

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people and their families
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Maryvale is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Maryvale is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and work environment and will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities in the recruitment and hiring process. If you are considered for a job opportunity and require an accommodation, please let us know.