WHY JOIN CMHA KENORA?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registration or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties and treatment modalities
Experience working in a community-based or outpatient mental health setting is preferred
Working knowledge of community resources and agencies
Knowledge of mental health/mental illness, and mental health difficulties
Highly developed screening, and assessment skills
Case management and advocacy skills
Understanding of the Recovery Philosophy
Leadership skills
Professionalism in the performance of duties
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and self-motivated
Computer literacy and recording skills
Cultural Competence for diverse populations
Valid Driver’s License
Criminal Records Check
Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same

• Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
• Assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel, and organizational records and information
• Implement a collaborative service delivery model in multiple sites which will also include a landing space location identified for the MMHAC
• Work collaboratively with community partners to reduce barriers and develop collaborative approaches
• to ensure that a range of mental health and addiction services is accessible to persons who were previously unserved or underserved
• Perform shift management as per established policies and procedures
• Ensure completion of a nursing assessment for those accessing the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic as identified within the funding agreement as well as internally by the organization
• Engage in providing medication administration where applicable to those accessing the MMHAC and ongoing medical services as needed
• Develop, revise, and maintain client psychopharmacological and medical treatment including transcribing, administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the Consulting Psychiatrist or practitioner
• Under the direction of the MMHAC Team Leader/Psychiatrist manage pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
• Assessment of client needs and mental status and the development of appropriate recovery plans
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of client recovery plans
• Refer to internal to multi-disciplinary MMHAC where appropriate and promote interagency collaboration and integration and to external community agencies and services
• Engage in education of client, family, and community
• Development and facilitation of treatment, skills enhancement, or education groups
• Ensure compliance with funder’s financial guidelines, targets, and operational mandates
• Conducting regular formal or informal evaluation of client satisfaction, achievement of goals, reassessment of service requirements and or needs in consultation with the client
• Actively participate in quality improvement across the organization
• Actively participate in the development of sustainability of the ongoing Accreditation Standards, Required Organizational Practices and Quality Improvement projects
• Promote the MMHAC in various public events and by presenting present program information to groups and organizations at community education events
• Ensure all file management and reporting functions are maintained in a comprehensive and timely manner
• Participates and contributes toward the effective working of the team and overall operation of the agency
• Participate in clinical team meetings and staff meetings as scheduled by the MMHAC Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer
• Assist in program orientation and training of new employees of the MMHAC
• Provides support and supervision to agency volunteers and students assigned to the program area
• Maintain client files consistent with policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
• Professionally representing Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
• Drafting all necessary correspondence and reports regarding clients as directed by the MMHAC Team Lead
• Participate in administrative and office functions, including ongoing maintenance of MMHAC locations
• Participate in educational and professional development opportunities
• Ensure safety and security of all clients of the MMHAC during shift, including interpersonal safety and safety of the MMHAC staff
• General administration duties
• Complete regular reviews and audits of program files to ensure compliance with the agencies policies and procedures
• Participate on specific committees or working groups as assigned by the MMHAC Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
• Operate any equipment and work in a way that does not endanger oneself or any other worker
• Identify and report workplace hazards to the MMHAC Team Lead, Operations Coordinator, Finance Manager and Chief Executive Officer
• Support an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
• Responsible for self-care
• Other duties as directed