WE REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field of study e.g. social work, psychology, or a related discipline (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties
• Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Ability to attend work regularly

WE PREFER THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in mental health
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health crisis intervention
• Experience with, and detailed knowledge of, mild, moderate & serious mental illnesses, usually gained by several years of working with this population
• Experience working in a community-based setting; preferably with an established network of service & support resources
• Training in crisis intervention and crisis resolution, including ASIST
• First-Aid, CPR & WHMIS
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
  INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

• All Crisis Services staff are to provide support to individuals through Reach Out via phone text and web chat
• Respond to voicemails from Reach Out
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals accessing Reach Out, and work with individuals to address their immediate concer