Internal - Mental Health & Shared Services Outreach Worker

Vacancy Number: 50-2026

Position: Mental Health and Shared Services Outreach Worker

Program: Sarnia Site

Position Status: 1 Permanent Full-time 

QUALIFICATIONS:           

Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the CNO. (Preference to those with Canadian Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing); Bachelor’s Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or Bachelor’s Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and current registration with the C.A.C.C.F. 

SALARY RANGE:             Case Manager/RPN Grid

HOURS OF WORK:          35 hours per week

STARTING DATE:             As soon as possible

This MHASST Outreach worker position is responsible for working as part of a team with County of Lambton’s Ontario Works Department to identify, reach out, assess and provide support to individuals that are marginalized, vulnerable and experiencing complex issues that are impacting their housing and/or financial security (i.e., symptoms of mental illness, substance abuse, physical health issues, frequent contact with police and hospital).

Reporting to the Manager of  Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Conducting and completing the detailed interRAI Emergency Screener for Psychiatry for individuals referred;
• Compiling relevant case histories and gather collateral information as needed
• Assessing individuals service needs and making needed referrals and linkages both internally to CMHA and to external service providers;
• Providing intervention and short-term support to individuals through their recovery.
• Participating in Case Disposition meeting as needed to determine outcomes for individuals referred to the Agency;
• Implementing client centered plan of care that is focused on strengths, wellness and empowerment to support recovery and goal achievement;
• Provide advocacy follow up as needed with clients to ensure seamless linkages are in place to optimize treatment outcomes;
• Facilitating and coordinating relevant information within the Mental Health & Shared Services Team and County Support Outreach Team staff and extended professionals involved in care

Application process:

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your resume and covering letter on BambooHR by 5:00pm November 19, 2026

Qualified internal candidates will be given a preference as per Article 11.00 (f) of the Collective Agreement.

POSTING DATE: November 11, 2026

CLOSING DATE:  November 19, 2026