CMHW Mobile Crisis Unit

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Community Mental Health Worker – Crisis Services (CMHW-CS) for evenings in Selkirk, MB. The role focuses on professional, least-intrusive crisis intervention and ongoing assessment to support clients and families.

Required are relevant health qualifications, professional licensure, strong communication, and experience with crisis management. Casual relief work with immunization and compliance requirements is included.

Qualifications

• B.SC.MH, B. Sc. P.N, RPN, BN, RN, BSW or MOT.
• Licensed with applicable professional designation.
• Knowledge of mental health problems, signs, symptoms, treatment and prognosis.

Responsibilities

• The CMHW-CS provides crisis intervention to clients, families, and caregivers.
• Leads assessment, treatment planning, and action planning to resolve crisis.
• Diffuses situations and minimizes safety risks for individuals and staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Crisis theory & intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

B.SC.MH

B. Sc. P.N

RPN

BN

RN

BSW

MOT

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

CMHW, Mobile Crisis Unit

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Closing Date: 03/04/2027

Facility / Site: Selkirk MH Crisis Services

Posting Type: Casual Relief

Position Type: Casual

Hours of Work: Evenings

Term Dates: -

FTE: 0

Union Group: MGEU - Technical Professional

Wage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary: The Community Mental Health Worker – Crisis Services (CMHW-CS) provides crisis intervention to clients, their families/natural supports and caregivers in a professional and least intrusive manner. The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to holistic practice and will be focused on client assets, strengths, recovery and increasing competencies. Values of individual-centered care, accessibility, respect, continuous improvement and ethical practice will direct implementation of service delivery. The CMHW-CS assumes the leadership role in assessment, treatment planning and formulation of an action plan to resolve the crisis. The CMHW-CS provides leadership as needed to diffuse situations and minimize safety risks for the individual, their family/natural supports and staff. The position of CMHW-CS functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

• B.SC.MH, B. Sc. P.N, RPN, BN, RN, BSW or MOT.
• Licensed with applicable professional designation.
• Knowledge of mental health problems and illnesses, including signs, symptoms, treatment and prognosis of mental illness and emotional distress.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health, developmental delay and mental health, and the related impact on family dynamics.
• Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders/clinical syndromes.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the mental health recovery model.
• Knowledge of The Personal Health Information Act, The Mental Health Act, The Child and Family Services Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Two (2) years’ experience in relevant mental health area required.
• Two (2) years’ direct experience in the area of mental health crisis management preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in crisis theory & intervention, psychosocial assessment and several treatment modalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude towards learning, growth and health.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex situations and manage sensitive issues.
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
• Valid class 5 Drivers license is required.
• Satisfactory employment record.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility a ccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.