Counsellor, Mobile Crisis Response Team

Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) staff will support individuals accessing services by providing a psychosocial response in order to promote crisis resolution and empowerment for the individual. MCRT staff are responsible for providing a mobile response to individuals experiencing a mental health or addictions related crisis at the point of direct contact with police. MCRT staff occupy office space at respective police headquarters and respond to live and follow-up calls with patrol officers to assist with de-escalation, diversion form medical intervention where possible and facilitation of transition to acute care where required to help ensure positive outcomes for the individual. MCRT will also work collaboratively with individuals to assess and identify their needs and link them to appropriate supports in the community. MCRT Middlesex-Strathroy staff are responsible for working in a dedicated capacity supporting the Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service (SCPS). *This grant provides access to valuable educational opportunities and covers uniform expenses* Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team! WHAT WE'RE OFFERING: * What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated): Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement Premiums of $2.00 will be applied for eligible Evening/Night and Weekend Shifts * When you'll work - 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday-Friday, with a possibility for a Saturday shift. Potential for a 4-day compressed work within the Monday-Saturday timeframe* * Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPC)* * WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY: Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. 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) Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly We prefer the following qualifications: Training in crisis intervention and crisis resolution, including ASIST 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 Extensive knowledge of community resources, service & support programs, and barriers participants face in accessing same Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies Valid Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada