Community Mental Health Worker

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) provides mental health services to residents of Prairie Mountain Health, serving in community and facility settings. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the CMHW delivers a broad range of services and acts as the primary counsellor and/or case manager for new and ongoing clients, focusing on recovery and community integration.

The CMHW must apply trauma-informed care, crisis management, and suicide intervention skills, promoting independence, personal

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in psychiatric nursing or social work or equivalent education/experience.
• Current licensure in good standing with the applicable college.
• Certifications in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and ASIST.
• Two years of full-time equivalent mental health care experience in the last five years.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Knowledge of mental health trends, legislation and COD principles.
• Experience handling emergency/crisis situations with clients.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Engages with clients and families to build therapeutic relationships and develop plans.
• Collects clinical and psychosocial information for assessment.
• Assesses strengths and readiness in relation to recovery goals.
• Develops case formulation and supports clients throughout care.

Skills

Crisis management

Case management

Leadership

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Cultural sensitivity

Judgment

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work

Current registration/licensure in good standing

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

• Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing or Social Work. Other combinations of related professional education and experience may be considered
• Current registration/licensure in good standing with applicable college
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Current certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Two (2) years full-time equivalent professional experience in an approved Mental Health Care setting in the past five (5) years; other combinations of related experience may be considered.
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated knowledge of current mental health trends, leading practices and the Mental Health Act and other related legislation
• Commitment to recovery-oriented practice and Co-occurring Disorder (COD) principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in emergency/crisis situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of and aptitude for working with the specified client population and setting including evidence-informed interventions
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients, co-workers, interdisciplinary teams, community agencies and stakeholders
• Evidence of on-going professional development to maintain skills and knowledge
• Depending on department staffing and service requirements at the time of the vacancy, preference may be given to a specific gender or academic designation in accordance with the definitions for a CMHW
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing or Social Work. Other combinations of related professional education and experience may be considered
• Current registration/licensure in good standing with applicable college
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Current certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Two (2) years full-time equivalent professional experience in an approved Mental Health Care setting in the past five (5) years; other combinations of related experience may be considered.
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated knowledge of current mental health trends, leading practices and the Mental Health Act and other related legislation
• Commitment to recovery-oriented practice and Co-occurring Disorder (COD) principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in emergency/crisis situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of and aptitude for working with the specified client population and setting including evidence-informed interventions
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients, co-workers, interdisciplinary teams, community agencies and stakeholders
• Evidence of on-going professional development to maintain skills and knowledge
• Depending on department staffing and service requirements at the time of the vacancy, preference may be given to a specific gender or academic designation in accordance with the definitions for a CMHW
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary

The Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) provides mental health service to residents of Prairie Mountain Health, and may be based in both community and facility settings. As a member of the assigned interdisciplinary team, the incumbent provides a broad range of mental health services to clients and their families, and acts as the primary counsellor and/or case manager for all newly referred clients as well as those with long-term service needs. In collaboration and partnership with other health care providers, clients' families and community stakeholders, the CMHW focuses on supporting individuals in their personal recovery where they live, learn, work and socialize.

The CMHW requires a diverse and comprehensive knowledge base about trauma informed psychiatric care as well as other adopted mental health therapies and the ability possess and integrate into practice crisis management and suicide intervention skills. Through the application of therapeutic skills that promote and build on client's strengths, the CMHW assists the client/family to maximize independence, self-responsibility and promotes personal wellness, community integration and social justice.

Depending on client needs and particularly when working with individuals with enduring mental illness, the CMHW applies case management functions that focus on functional assessment and skill development, relapse prevention, and rehabilitation.

In addition to being a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, the CMHW conducts a sound professional, autonomous practice, demonstrating effective problem-solving and organizational abilities. The CMHW has a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation that protect their client(s) and the public.

Responsibilities

Overview:

• Engages with clients and families to build trusting therapeutic relationships as well as developing case formulation, intervention plans and services.
• Collects and reviews initial clinical and psychosocial information, gathers and incorporates collateral information into initial screening and assessment.
• Assesses strengths, skills, capacities, resource needs, and readiness in relationship to the client's primary goals and recovery plan.
• Develops case formulation and assists clients