Registered Nurse – Crisis Services – Part Time (2)

PURPOSE

Crisis Services is a team of dedicated Mental Health Professionals committed to supporting individuals in our community experiencing a crisis. Crisis Intervention is designed to be brief and short-term in nature. Our team offers safe, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive care to individuals during a crisis. This service aims to provide multidisciplinary assessments of the client’s needs and, when possible, provide care or support intervention during a crisis. Our team can also facilitate referrals to community service providers across the Algoma District. Therapeutic intervention and service referrals will be provided as necessary.

DUTIES

• Assess patients with severe and persistent mental illness who are at risk of hospitalization or re-hospitalization
• Assist individuals in the transition from an inpatient or emergency department setting to the community
• Consult, liaise and refer to community agencies to facilitate...