Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mental Health Support Worker

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their dynamic outreach team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential community-based support services, assist clients in their mental health and addictions treatment, and empower individuals to develop vital life skills. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively will be key in promoting positive change and independence among clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing mental health challenges while working in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years experience working with mental illness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teaching life skills

Judgment and observation skills

Advocacy skills

Ability to work in a team

Initiative and independence

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Post-secondary education in counselling skills

Tools

Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Valid Class 5 vehicle license

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.

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 emotional 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: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care