Other Opportunities: Crisis Clinician (Permanent, Full-Time)

VALUES & COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and paliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager of the Emergency Department, the Crisis Clinician is responsible for the provision and coordination of mental health services in collaboration with the Manager of Mental Health to individuals presenting to the Emergency Department and within the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide mental health assessment, crisis de-escalation, risk assessment and safety planning to individuals presenting in the Emergency Department.
Assisting police and community services by responding to non-emergency mental health crisis situations in the community
Provide short-term individual counseling, provide information and referrals and case facilitation within the context of primary health care services in the Ontario Health East Region.
Collaborate between primary health care providers, Schedule 1 hospitals and the mental health and addiction treatment system in the Ontario Health East Region. To facilitate this collaboration, this position may include travel to hospitals, organizations, and agencies within the Ontario Health East Region.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Social Work or a Master in related fields
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers or College of Psychotherapy.
• 2 years of recent experience as an emergency department crisis intervention clinician
• Knowledge of emergency psychiatry, crisis intervention principles and theory, community resources in mental health and substance abuse treatment
• Demonstrate the ability to work with stakeholders and clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Must possess excellent organizational, communication, clinical documentation, computer literacy, and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a dynamic interdisciplinary environment and have a collaborative approach to care with other team members. 
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, social service benefits and related legislation in Ontario
• Current BCLS Certificate required. 
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of excellent communication, interpersonal and psychotherapeutic skills
• Successful completion of a criminal reference review; valid driver’s license and insurance
• Additional Mental Health/Addictions Certifications preferred

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment.  When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.