Mental Health Workers - BSB

Job summary

The Mental Health Worker provides direct support to clients within residential programs and ensures consistent staff coverage. Responsibilities include maintaining work schedules, collecting statistics, and managing program supplies.

Job details

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING Job Posting# 1030 Mental Health Worker (Full Time Nights) 5 Month Contract We are presently accepting applications from qualified individuals to fill the following position for our Residential Bed Programs: MENTAL HEALTH WORKER, FULL TIME (NIGHTS) 5 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION: CONTRACT (5 MONTHS) BASE LOCATION: 84 BRANT AVE, BRANTFORD Start Date: ASAP Hours of Work: 40hrs/week Wage Rate: As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement This position assists with service provision and staff coverage between two Residential Programs, in Brantford. Tasks include but are not limited to: * Providing support to clients * Fulfill program needs during staff absence * Maintain program work schedules * Program promotion and in-service presentations * Statistics collection * Tracking and ordering supplies A full job description is available upon request. Hours of work may require flexibility, but are typically during weekday, nighttime hours depending on program and client needs. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required. A driver’s license and reliable personal transportation is required. A minimum two-year college diploma in the Social Service field is required (ie. SSW), with demonstrated familiarity and understanding of Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk mental health & addiction services. Additional Preferences: * Ability to work effectively in a close team environment; * Solid understanding of community mental health Case Management and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation and Recovery principles; * Significant work experience (2+ years preferred) in a mental health service environment; * Presently certified in Emergency First Aid and CPR; * Knowledge of local community programs and services; * Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; * Strong organizational and computer skills; experience in Client Data Systems (EMHware), Microsoft Office; * Familiarity with psychotropic medications, assessment instruments (ie. OCAN, GAIN-SS, OPOC) and psychiatric reports; Apply Now Please apply with your cover letter and resume. Internal Application Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026 @ 4:30 pm External Application Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 4:30 pm All applications will be held in confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for interview will be contacted. CMHA BHN is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. We welcome applicants of all intersecting identities and experiences. If you are contacted by CMHA BHN regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

What you’ll do

The Mental Health Worker provides direct support to clients within residential programs and ensures consistent staff coverage. Responsibilities include maintaining work schedules, collecting statistics, and managing program supplies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum two-year college diploma in the Social Service field and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Preference is given to those with at least two years of experience in a mental health service environment and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mental Health Support
• Addiction Services
• Case Management
• Psycho-Social Rehabilitation
• Crisis Intervention
• First Aid
• CPR
• Client Data Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
• Assessment Instruments
• Teamwork
• Community Mental Health
• Emergency First Aid
• Valid Driver's License
• Psychiatry
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Disabilities
• Rehabilitation
• Presentations
• Statistics

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Mental Health Worker
• Mental Health Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Psychiatric Aides