Community Mental Health Worker | Step Up/Down

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Vernon is looking for a Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join their team. This casual position involves providing support to clients with mental health challenges in their community settings. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience. The role offers a flexible schedule in a supportive work environment, promoting personal growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer paid training

Balanced lifestyle

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Certificate in Community Mental Health or related field preferred.
• One year of recent experience working with mental health clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients in developing life skills.
• Engage clients as collaborators in their service planning.
• Work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with mental health clients

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate in a relevant field

Grade 12

Tools

Food Safe certificate

B.C. Driver’s License (Class 5)

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: We are currently seeking a casual Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health (MH) Step Up/Down team at the Willowview Centre located in Vernon, 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 1 functions as part of an integrated multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Team and performs a variety of life skills and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing. Reporting to the HCIS Manager or designate, and in accordance with established treatment plans, this position provides services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework for the assigned client population(s) with severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders.

This position also provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of the skills required to live successfully in their own homes. The Community Mental Health Worker 1 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 times are days, evenings and nights and shifts times are from 07:30 to 15:30, 15:00 to 22:00, 11:00 to 19:00 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 location

Willowview provides 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.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical 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.

For a challenging, growth-oriented career in a beautiful natural setting where balanced lifestyle choices abound, come to Interior Health and join our quest to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the Province of B.C.

If you are trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, apply today!

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Certificate in a field relevant to the position (such as, Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.)
• One year recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe certificate required.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 5).

Application Instructions

• 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/Certificate
• Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)