Community Mental Health Worker

Hours of Work: 8-hour shifts, 5-week rotation of Days, Evenings with short night shifts.

Rate of Pay: $29.75/hour - $34.30/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions).

Reason For Posting: The posting is for an existing position.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – McGinty House How You Will Make an Impact

In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at all on-site locations: Emmaus Place, Mathias Place and McGinty House.

• Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources

• Services to tenants include assessment & planning

• Provide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counseling

• Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity

• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• A post-secondary education in social or health services

• A minimum of three years' experience in mental health, and concurrent disorders is required

• 'Recovery orientation' and 'consumer driven' style of practice is essential

• Possess the ability to work independently and think creatively

• Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset

• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required

• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd

• Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /

• FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere

• Make a difference and provide HOPE

• Extended benefits

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.