SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY. ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. FULFILL YOUR PURPOSE.

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide short-term mental health and addictions consultation as follows:
• Orientate new clients to the program
• Establish a supportive, ongoing relationship with clients and their support systems
• Conduct Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and Housing-based Groups at identified drop-in & shelter locations throughout Peel
• Develop a Wellness Plan with each client and their supports which will support and maintain client wellness
• Contribute to comprehensive assessments with clients and their supports which identifies client strengths and needs
• Establish and implement Recovery Plans to guide the mutual work towards client recovery
• Provide supportive counselling, life skills coaching, pre-vocational/vocational coaching and appropriate referrals that will enable clients to achieve their goals
• Consult, advocate and liaise with community resources and agencies to assist clients in achieving their goals
• Initiate interventions to promote wellness
• Provide education on mental health, illnesses and wellness to clients and their families/other supports
• Provide ongoing support and referrals for families, as needed
• Establish a follow-up plan for clients prior to discharge, when possible
• Assist in the planning, implementation, facilitation and evaluation of groups, activities and client meetings
  This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.