Crisis Worker - Mental Health

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is an integral part of the Simcoe County Crisis Response Service, providing same or next day appointments to individuals 16 years of age and over who are experiencing a psychiatric or psychosocial crisis. The primary functions of the position include the assessment and short-term follow-up treatment of individuals in an acute psychiatric or psychosocial crisis. They will act as a proactive liaison with the hospital’s emergency department, Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit, the Mental Health Crisis Line, family physicians, and community groups and organizations (e.g. police, shelters, churches, schools, and agencies), to facilitate appropriate use and promotion of the service.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete mental health and risk assessments on individuals 13 years of age and over, presenting to the Emergency Department for psychiatric and/or psychosocial crises.

• In consultation with the Em...