Community Mental Health

1 week ago


Kamloops, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Position Summary We are currently hiring a permanent full time Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Outreach team at the Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops, B.C.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package • Career Growth • Employer paid training/education • Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement) • Medical Service Plan • Employer paid insurance premiums • Extended Health & Dental coverage • Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan • Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The intent of this role is to support MHSU Connections team along with MHSU Transitions team in order to support client connections into MHSU programming and other community resources. Individual will work in collaboration with Clinicians and MHSU teams, contribute to individual care plans with the oversight and direction from MHSU Clinicians, and develop working rapport with community resources to meet client needs.

The Community Mental Health Worker 1 functions as part of an integrated multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Team and performs a variety of life skills and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing. Reporting to the HCIS Manager or designate, and in accordance with established treatment plans, this position provides services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework for the assigned client population(s) with severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of the skills required to live successfully in their own homes. The Community Mental Health Worker 1 is expected to engage clients in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Scheduling Information:

Shifts types are days and shift of work are from 08:30 to 16:30hours. Days of work are Tuesday to Saturday.

About this location/unit

Lansdowne Centre is one of Interior Health’s Mental Health Centres which provide many services including adult community support, adult short-term assessment and treatment, community residential programs, geriatric programs, crisis intervention, day and outpatient programs, addictions counselling, concurrent disorders services, group therapy, peer support, and after-hours mental health support.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you are trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, apply today

Qualfications Education, Training and Experience:

Grade 12

Certificate in a field relevant to the position (such as, Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.)

One year recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Food Safe certificate required

Current valid B.C. Driver’s License

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when) • Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate • Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position) • Upload copy of your First Aid and CPR • Upload copy of your Driver’s License (Class V)

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of mental health issues and treatment in the assigned client population(s) • Working knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness in the assigned client population(s) • Working knowledge of community, social and health resources • Ability to demonstrate and assist client with development of health life skills • Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients • Ability to work with a culturally diverse population • Ability to instruct • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team • Ability to analyze and resolve problems • Conflict resolution skills • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position • Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications

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