Community Mental Health Worker

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a Community Mental Health Worker 2 for a casual position in Kamloops, B.C. This role involves providing advocacy, supportive counseling, and case management to individuals dealing with severe mental health and substance use challenges. Applicants should have a diploma related to community mental health and relevant experience. The position supports a flexible work schedule and opportunities for career growth within a supportive health care environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Employer paid training

Qualifications

• 2 years recent related experience with mental health and substance abuse populations.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 5).
• Demonstrated ability to assist clients in developing health life skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic case management for assigned client populations.
• Establish rehabilitation objectives and plans for clients.
• Engage clients in various community settings.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health issues

Ability to communicate effectively

Conflict resolution skills

Ability to work independently

Advocacy skills

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Community Mental Health

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a casual Community Mental Health Worker 2 to join our team at the Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops, B.C.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Community Mental Health Worker 2 functions as a part of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) multi-disciplinary specialized team whose purpose is to ensure that persons with severe and persistent mental health problems and/or substance use disorders have access to timely, responsive, evidence based psychosocial rehabilitation across the continuum of available services. Performs a variety of life skills, advocacy, supportive counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation planning, and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing for the assigned client population(s).

Reporting to the HCIS Manager (or designator), working within a psychosocial rehabilitation/harm reduction framework and informed by existing psychiatric and other health professional assessments, the Community Mental Health Worker 2 provides basic case management, establishes rehabilitation objectives and/or psychosocial rehabilitation plans for the assigned client population(s) and is expected to engage clients in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types for this position are days; and shift times are from 08:00 to 18:00 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 – 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

About this Unit:

Lansdowne Centre is one of Interior Health’s Mental Health Centres which provide many services including adult community support, adult short-term assessment and treatment, community residential programs, geriatric programs, crisis intervention, day and outpatient programs, addictions counselling, concurrent disorders services, group therapy, peer support, and after-hours mental health support.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health… What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you are passionate about mental health work and are looking for an opportunity to join the care team in Kamloops, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in a field relevant to the position (Community Mental Health etc.)
• Two years recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 5)

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if out of province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Diploma

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of mental health issues and treatment in the assigned client population(s)
• Working knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness in the assigned client population(s)
• Working knowledge of community, social and health resources
• Ability to demonstrate and assist client with development of health life skills
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Ability to instruct
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications
• Advocacy skills