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Mental Health Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island Mental Health Society Full timeMental Health Support Worker: **Job Summary**: This casual position requires the successful applicant to be available for all shifts, including graveyards. The **Mental Health Support Worker** (MHSW), under the direction of the Clinical Rehabilitation Manager, provides supportive partnerships to residents with serious and persistent mental illness by...
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Mental Health Support Worker
4 days ago
Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island Mental Health Society Full timeMental Health Support Worker: **Job Summary**: This casual position requires the successful applicant to be available for all shifts, including graveyards. The **Mental Health Support Worker** (MHSW), under the direction of the Clinical Rehabilitation Manager, provides supportive partnerships to residents with serious and persistent mental illness by...
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Mental Health Support Worker
4 days ago
Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island Mental Health Society Full timeMental Health Support Worker: **Job Summary**: This temporary part-time position requires the successful applicant to be available for all shifts, including graveyards. The **Mental Health Support Worker** (MHSW), under the direction of the Clinical Rehabilitation Manager, provides supportive partnerships to residents with serious and persistent mental...
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Mental Health Support Worker
3 days ago
Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island Mental Health Society Full timeMental Health Support Worker: **Job Summary**: This temporary part-time position requires the successful applicant to be available for all shifts, including graveyards. The **Mental Health Support Worker** (MHSW), under the direction of the Clinical Rehabilitation Manager, provides supportive partnerships to residents with serious and persistent mental...
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Mental Health Worker
6 hours ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeQUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceDiploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counseling skills training. Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act. Knowledge of available programs, their...
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Mental Health Support Worker
3 days ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time**Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...
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Mental Health
2 weeks ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeMental Health & Substance Use Health Consultant Join to apply for the Mental Health & Substance Use Health Consultant role at Island Health 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and the strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and...
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Mental Health Worker
2 weeks ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Manager or...
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Mental Health Worker
1 week ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or...
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Mental Health
1 day ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time**Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. This position...
Mental Health
2 weeks ago
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceMaster's Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience; recognised post basic education related to mental illness including experience with crisis intervention, urgent response, short-term therapy, and group psychotherapy or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Significant understanding of mental health and substance use issues, substance use assessments, the change process, community dynamics and the impacts of the social determinants of health are essential. Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Adult Guardianship Act is required. Experience working with primary care providers. A valid BC Driver's License is required. Skills And AbilitiesAbility to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team including primary care providers.Ability to apply non-crisis intervention techniques.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.Ability to work independently and to show initiative and creativity in clinical practice.Ability to show sound judgment, decision making and problem solving.Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy.Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.Knowledge of and ability to implement problem-solving processes.Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts.Ability to provide a client-centered holistic approach to care.Proven assessment, care, planning and coordination skills.Ability to foster good public relations.Ability to operate related equipment including a personal computer with a variety of windows based software.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
