Mental Health Professional

3 weeks ago

Winkler, Manitoba, Canada Southern Health-Santé Sud Full time

Position Summary

The Community Mental Health Worker provides psychosocial assessment, consultation, and evidence-informed counseling intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation to individuals referred to the mental health program for mental health-related problems. This position provides a welcoming point of entry for clients and referral sources and promotes therapeutic relationships through the service engagement process. Services are based on the principles of recovery, empowerment, self-determination, and responsibility and are part of a continuum of mental health services. Workers operate within a collaborative care structure and provide time-limited, goal-oriented, change-focused interventions and/or consultations that are based on informed consent, voluntary participation, and within client capacity.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed, and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide psychosocial assessment, consultation, and evidence-informed counseling intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation to individuals referred to the mental health program.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the unique needs and goals of each client.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support to clients and their families.
  • Provide education and support to clients and their families on mental health issues, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of policies and procedures that promote best practices in mental health care.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education in Health-Related Social Sciences (e.g. BSW, BScMH, BScPN, BN, RPN). Other relevant educational qualifications and experience may be considered.
  • Active license and registration to practice as required by professional association and provincial legislation.
  • Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST).
  • Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of mental health service.
  • Advanced mental health psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of appropriate evidence-informed therapeutic counseling models, approaches, and interventions.
  • Advanced knowledge of human developmental theory and mental health concerns typically identified for various populations across the age spectrum, including signs and symptoms of mental illness.
  • Knowledge of recovery principles in the treatment of mental illness.
  • Knowledge and understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Knowledge of commonly prescribed psychotropic medications for mental disorders across the age spectrum.
  • Knowledge of mental health self-help and client and family engagement in mental health treatment.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in Manitoba, i.e. Personal Health Information Act and others as specified by Southern Health-Santé Sud and program area.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite of programs and other technological applications (i.e. telehealth).
  • Minimum of two (2) years supervised counseling experience.
  • Experience in providing mental health services for adults or children and adolescents or adults with serious mental illnesses, or senior's mental health.
  • Experience in completing psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations.
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare written communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete psychosocial assessment, including mental status examination, preparing diagnostic impressions, and identifying crisis intervention plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally informed manner within a range of cultures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and across service sectors.
  • Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
  • Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
  • Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality, including paper, electronic formats, and other mediums.
  • Good work and attendance record.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
  • All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
  • Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

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