Community Mental Health Worker 2 | Supervised Consumption
2 days ago
Position Summary
We are currently seeking casual Community Mental Health Workers 2 to join our Mental Health Supervised Consumption team at the Outreach Urban Health Centre in Kelowna, B.C.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with solid understanding of supervised consumption services, knowledge of harm reduction principals and ability to work with clients with complex mental health and substance use disorders.
Previous experience with the marginalized, homeless population is considered an asset.
What we offer:
• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Balanced lifestyle
What will you work on?
The Community Mental Health Worker 2 functions as a part of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) multi-disciplinary specialized team whose purpose is to ensure that persons with severe and persistent mental health problems and/or substance use disorders have access to timely, responsive, evidence based psychosocial rehabilitation across the continuum of available services. Performs a variety of life skills, advocacy, supportive counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation planning, and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing for the assigned client population(s).
Working within a psychosocial rehabilitation/harm reduction framework and informed by existing psychiatric and other health professional assessments, the Community Mental Health Worker 2 provides basic case management, establishes rehabilitation objectives and/or psychosocial rehabilitation plans for the assigned client population(s) and 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:
Shift types are days and evenings and shift times are from 12:00 to 22:00 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.
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.
Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Apply today to join our team
Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Grade 12
• Diploma in a field relevant to the position
• Two years recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 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
• 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
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications
• Advocacy skills
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