Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mental Health Support Worker

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking an Assertive Community Treatment Mental Health Support Worker to provide vital outreach services. This role involves supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges by assisting in treatment, advocating, and coaching on life skills, adhering to a commitment to patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience working with persons with mental illness or special needs.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and available community programs.
• Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate and valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides outreach community-based support services and assists in mental health treatment.
• Motivates and instructs clients with daily living activities.
• Reports on clients' progress and medication reactions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teaching Life Skills

Advocacy

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Job description

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mental Health Support Worker

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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.

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 the team leader or designate, as a member of a multidisciplinary and multi agency outreach team, the ACT Mental Health Support Worker provides outreach community based support services, assists in mental health and addictions treatment, provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy and advice to clients experiencing mental health, behavioral, and developmental problems and to their caregivers/families, in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients' progress and condition, including 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 function in delivering care in the community. 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/ special needs including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to teach life skills.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Physical and emotion ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Advocacy skills.
• Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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