Community Mental Health

2 weeks ago


Penticton, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

We are currently hiring a permanent part time (0.60 FTE) Community Mental Health Workers 1 to join our MH team. This position will support the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPT) Team in Penticton (based out of both the Foundry and Penticton Health Center).

**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

**Salary Range**:
Effective April 1, 2024, the pay scale for this position is $27.92 to $29.60 p/h.

**What will you work on?**

The EPI service is a multi-disciplinary team who provide evidence based, specialized, holistic and age & culturally safe interventions and supports for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing first episode of psychosis between the ages of 18 to 30 years and their families. The service provides assessment, planning, treatment, consultation, follow-up, education and assertive outreach.

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 16:18 hours. Days of work are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

**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.

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.

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
- 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



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