Mental Health
7 days ago
We are currently seeking a permanent full time Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Support Worker to join our team at the Nelson Health Centre.
**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
**What will you work on?**
The MH&SU Support Worker provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy, information, and support services for clients experiencing mental health, behavioural and developmental problems in accordance with an established plan of care.
As a key member of the team, the MH&SU Support Worker provides interventions primarily focused on specific skills training and support needs of clients such as helping individuals to acquire relapse prevention, community adjustment, and employment skills. In line with psychosocial rehabilitation / recovery principles, the MH&SU Support Worker facilitates client empowerment and competency development within the four domains of psychosocial rehabilitation (personal life, education, leisure, and work). All rehabilitation and recovery oriented services are to be offered in a manner which respects individual strengths, interest, capacity, and choice. To maximize the opportunity for individual growth and independence, specific attention is given to issues related to skills transfer, generalization, and maintenance. As the client and team delineate various rehabilitation and support needs, the MH&SU Support Worker assists clients in identifying and working through the steps for success.
The MH&SU Support Worker monitors client goal attainment, proactively assists individuals in averting potential crises, and reports client status and progress to the Case Coordinator or the multidisciplinary team. Apart from specific rehabilitation outcomes, this includes such things as any noted reactions to medication.
The MH&SU Support Worker coordinates, plans, promotes, arranges, facilitates and evaluates specialized PSR programs such as Clubhouses, Supportive Housing, Vocational Support Programs, as required.
Shifts of work are Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.
**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 clinical 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
- Diploma in a field relevant to the position (i.e.: community social services, rehabilitation)
- Two years recent related experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Food Safe Certificate
- Current valid BC 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 Driver’s License
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