Mental Health Crisis Intervener

3 weeks ago


Corner Brook, Canada Western Health Full time

Temporary Full-time Until 31 January 2024, With Possibility of Extension

Peer Support Specialist (Mental Health Crisis Intervenor)

FACT - Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team

Corner Brook, NL

Duties: The Peer Support Specialist is an integral member of the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT) that provides intensive mobile services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent related complexities of mental health issues/disorders. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team the position is responsible for providing client assessments and support to individuals in establishing personal recovery plans as well as short and long-term goals. The incumbent will educate and engage clients to manage coping skills, assess empowerment strategies, and advocate on behalf of clients. The successful applicant will consult and work in partnership with local employers, service providers and community agencies in the provision of service to client on the FACT team.

Required Qualifications: Experience living with a mental illness and willingness to share that expertise. Knowledge of mental health assessment and intervention techniques; proven ability providing support and education to mental health clients and their families; knowledge of mental illness and addiction from bio-psycho social perspectives, holistic and community approaches; and demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. These qualifications would normally be acquired through successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree or College Diploma in the areas of health, behavioural and/or social sciences fields and experience providing mental health services to clients in the community or acute care setting.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.

Note: The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

Hours of Work: 0830-1630, 1200-2000, 0830-2030 Hours; Monday to Sunday, evenings and weekends required.

Salary Scale: $32.29 to $36.03 per Hour

Competition Number: WH-2023000900

Competition Closing Date: 31 July 2023

Recruiter Name: Megan Mahar

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer

Please Note: A resume, proof of qualifications and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide this information will not be considered for this opportunity.

Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



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