Mental Health Worker

Job title:

Mental Health Worker

Company

Island Health

Job description

Close DateLocationLittleford House – Nanaimo, BC V9T 3C4 CA
Serenity Lodge – Nanaimo, BC V9R 4K8 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteYesTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time0700-1900; 1900-0700Days OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$31.56 – $33.28Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateMay. 20 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn 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 designate, the Mental Health Worker participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promotes a safe, healthy and non-threatening environment that instills a sense of dignity and self-respect. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs, within the program’s guidelines. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients’ conditions, including reactions to medications. Escorts clients to off-site programs, appointments and other planned events. Assesses clients’ ability to assume self-care responsibility.QUALIFICATIONS: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 interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community. Understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, using a client-centred approach. A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid Class 5 vehicle license. Food Safe Certificate.Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with clients and employ such rapport to enable clients to understand their illness and the rehabilitation process.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques.
• Ability to exercise judgment in keeping with program philosophy, when supervisor is unavailable for consultation.
• Must hold a valid BC Driver’s License and if required, must be able to obtain a class 4 Driver’s License.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsEducation Requirements: 1) Diploma or Certificate in: a) MHSW => Mental Health Support Worker or b) MHASW => Mental Health Addiction Support Worker 2) Proof of Valid Class 5 Drivers License 3) Proof of Valid Food Safe 1 Certificate 4) Proof of First Aid with CPR 5) A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Expected salary

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Job date

Sat, 10 May 2025 01:47:29 GMT

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