Mental Health Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Trail, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

Interior Health Authority is seeking dedicated Life Skills Workers to join our Mental Health & Substance Use Team.

Who are we looking for?

We require skilled mental health practitioners who can deliver empathetic support to individuals encountering substantial difficulties in their daily lives due to mental health challenges and/or substance use issues.

What we offer:
  • Attractive salary and comprehensive remuneration package
  • Opportunities for professional advancement
  • Employer-sponsored training and education
  • Encouragement of a balanced lifestyle
Key Responsibilities:

Life Skills Workers are vital in the continuum of care. They engage in planning, observing, monitoring, and documenting clients' progress and their interaction with services and support.

They assist clients with daily activities and aim to model and promote appropriate behaviors associated with problem-solving and decision-making.

Life Skills Workers provide structured assistance to help develop and maintain skills in areas such as:
  • Time management;
  • Financial management, budgeting, accessing funds, and other forms of assistance;
  • Organizational and interpersonal communication;
  • Personal hygiene;
  • Management of household tasks;
  • Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and
  • Community engagement.
Working collaboratively within an integrated team, this role focuses on delivering structured support services to clients.

They monitor clients in alignment with treatment goals and care plans, observe behaviors and symptoms, and document observations according to established protocols or provide verbal updates on changes in clients' conditions.

They assist clients in acquiring and sustaining life skills, model and encourage appropriate behaviors, support decision-making and problem-solving, help with daily tasks, engage in skill-building activities, and collaborate with mental health, substance use professionals, medical staff, and other service providers.


Scheduling Information:

This role involves shifts during the day, evenings, and nights with varying hours from 07:00 to 18:00, 09:00 to 19:10, and 19:00 to 07:00.

This is a flexible opportunity, meaning there are no guaranteed hours, and the workload may fluctuate weekly. Many successful careers with us begin with flexible roles and progress to permanent or temporary positions.

How can you contribute?

Being part of our team will enable you to develop professionally while enjoying the numerous personal activities available within this vibrant community.


Reasons to consider Interior Health Authority... How we can support you

We provide a supportive work environment for enhancing clinical skills, promoting psychological health and safety, and fostering a balanced lifestyle that aligns with your desired quality of life.

If you have a background in mental health education and experience working with individuals facing severe and ongoing mental health challenges, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

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