We are presently accepting applications from qualified individuals to fill the following position:
Brant Safe Beds Program, Mental Health Worker (Days)
Position: Full-Time, (12 Month Contract - Until January 30th, 2027)
Base Location:Brantford
Start Date: ASAP
Hours of Work: 3-4 shifts (12 hour shifts) per week
Wage Rate: as per CBA
This position works out of our Brant Safe Bed Program location at 84 Brant Avenue in Brantford and provides support to persons experiencing acute mental health crisis, in a residential setting utilizing a Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery model. Reliable transportation is required. A full job description is available upon request. Work shifts are typically between the hours of 8:00am-8:00pm and 8:30am-8:30pm and involves regular rotation through weekend shifts (presently every 2nd weekend).
A post-secondary diploma in the Social Services field is required, with a demonstrated familiarity and understanding of Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk mental health & addiction services.
Additional Preferences & Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a close team environment;
- Solid understanding of community mental health Case Management and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation and Recovery principles;
- Related 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;
- A current police records check is required.
Application in writing (email with resume & cover letter) can be directed to:
Cathy Goncz
Please apply on our ADP career page or email: hr@cmhabhn.ca
Application Deadline: January 9th, 2026 at 4:30 pm
The Canadian Mental Health Association Brant Haldimand Norfolk (CMHA BHN) is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and dignity in the workplace.
CMHA is committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work. As such, we explicitly encourage applications from people with lived experience of a mental illness, persons with disabilities, members of Black, Indigenous and racialized communities, people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our staff. We invite you to self-identify in your cover letter. Please let us know if you require accommodations throughout the application process.
Compensation details: 24.81-28.94 Hourly Wage
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