Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mental Health Support Worker

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated ACT Mental Health Support Worker to join their multidisciplinary outreach team. This role is vital in providing community-based support services, assisting clients with mental health and addictions treatment, and offering life skills coaching. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Community Social Services and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a team committed to improving the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges while promoting independence and positive change. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent experience working with persons with mental illness.
• Post-secondary education in counselling skills training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach community-based support services for mental health.
• Assist in mental health and addictions treatment and life skills training.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to deal effectively with others

Problem-solving skills

Ability to teach life skills

Sound judgment and good observation skills

Initiative and independence

Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team

Advocacy skills

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate

Valid Class 5 vehicle license

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the team leader or designate, the ACT Mental Health Support Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency outreach team. The role involves providing outreach community-based support services, assisting in mental health and addictions treatment, and offering life skills training, coaching, advocacy, and advice to clients experiencing mental health, behavioral, and developmental challenges, as well as their caregivers and families, according to an established treatment/care plan. The worker motivates, assists, and instructs clients with daily activities, reports on clients' progress and reactions to medications.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Diploma in Community Social Services (e.g., Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant/Long Term Care Aide, or Social Services Worker) including post-secondary education in counselling skills training.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their role in delivering community care.
• Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
• Food Safe Certificate.
• A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness or special needs, including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to teach life skills.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Initiative and independence in performing duties.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Physical and emotional capacity to perform duties.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Advocacy skills.
• Travel is required; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD118.pdf