Mental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Prairie Mountain Health Full time
Job Title: Community Mental Health Worker

Job Summary:

The Community Mental Health Worker is a vital member of the Prairie Mountain Health team, providing mental health services to residents in community and facility settings. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the incumbent will work closely with clients, families, and healthcare providers to support individuals in their personal recovery and promote mental wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage with clients and families to build trusting relationships and develop case formulations, intervention plans, and services.
  • Assess strengths, skills, capacities, resource needs, and readiness in relation to the client's primary goals and recovery plan.
  • Develop case management plans and assist clients to establish service requirements and plans.
  • Conduct risk evaluations for self-harm, violence, and deterioration of mental status and intervene in crisis situations.
  • Provide mental health counseling using recognized evidence-based models and methodologies with clients and families.
  • Participate in case management planning with related health providers and allied social service staff.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, Co-Occurring Disorder screenings, and Suicide Assessments as required.
  • Provide assessment information, diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations to other health service providers.
  • Assist clients to attain and maintain optimal mental and physical health.
  • Engage family members as important contributors to care planning and provide emotional support and education.
  • Ensure that individuals or communities receive appropriate and effective services, including crisis planning and intervention for safety and protection.
  • Collaborate with family members, other agencies, organizations, and individuals to facilitate a well-coordinated, recovery-oriented service system.
  • Provide follow-up services and monitoring of mental health status as required.
  • Provide individual, group, and public education to promote awareness of mental health problems, mental illness, mental wellness, and resiliency.
  • Document assessments, interventions, and results/recommendations in an approved format.
  • Advocate for service improvement and mobilize existing services or create new ones.
  • Coordinate admissions, discharge planning, closures, or transfers with other mental health services.
  • Practice in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Public Guardian and Trustee legislation, Vulnerable Persons Act, Child Welfare Act, and Personal Health Information Act.

Requirements:

  • Diverse and comprehensive knowledge base about trauma-informed psychiatric care and other adopted mental health therapies.
  • Ability to possess and integrate crisis management and suicide intervention skills.
  • Effective problem-solving and organizational abilities.
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation that protect clients and the public.

Working Conditions:

The Community Mental Health Worker will work in community and facility settings, with a focus on supporting individuals in their personal recovery and promoting mental wellness. The incumbent will work closely with clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a well-coordinated, recovery-oriented service system.

Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field, such as social work, psychology, or nursing, and have experience working in mental health settings. The incumbent will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, to Prairie Mountain Health. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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