Job Number:
J0725-0299
Job Title:
Caseworker, Community Mental Health
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Job Location:
Arnprior
Job Category:
Allied Health

of Open Positions:

1
Department:
Community Mental Health
Union Group:
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
Salary:
$36.56 - $41.56/Hour
Job Level:
3
Hours/week:
37.5

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a three (3) year university degree in a related field; social work, psychology, sociology
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in social services or healthcare
• Minimum two (2) years’ recent experience working with people with severe mental illness
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience preferred
• Provide full scale crisis intervention including: Emergency Departments, Police and Ambulance to effectively treat individuals in crisis
• In collaboration with the client and his/her family, friends or other support network, develop a short-term plan to meet immediate needs
• Facilitates short term emergency housing needs
• Facilitates referrals to other service providers
• Valid G Driver’s Licence (or equivalent)
• Has an available, safe vehicle, and clean driver’s license record three (3) years prior to date of hire
• Carries appropriate automobile liability insurance of no less than $2,000,000
• Proven ability to effectively provide community-based service to people with symptoms of severe mental illness in Renfrew County
• Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team with all members of the Health Care Team
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Renfrew County and community resources
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications and software programs
• Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital
• Embodies the LEAN ideology by actively and continually seeking opportunities for continuous improvement
• Bilingual preferred (French/English)
  Pembroke Regional Hospital values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Assistant at humanresources@prh.email. We thank all candidates for their interests; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position, if unionized, and any appointments are subject to the terms and conditions of the Union group’s Collective Agreement.

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