Crisis Unit Practitioner

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a clinician for the Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit on a part-time basis in person. The successful candidate will perform crisis interventions, psycho/social assessments, and coordinate care across a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a social work or counseling degree and be registered or eligible for registration, with strong English communication skills and a commitment to client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 3 years' related crisis intervention experience.
• Excellent psycho/social assessment skills and clinical expertise.
• Knowledge of clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong English communication, both oral and written, and good time management.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psycho/social assessment

Leadership

Collaboration

English communication

Computer systems

Education

Baccalaureate or Master’s in Social Work or Counseling

Equivalent education/experience accepted by the unit

Tools

Office software

Job description

Site: Shared Health - Downtown Comm Health & SS 755 Portage Ave

Department / Unit: Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/06/2026 - 03/03/2028

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.50

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of 3 yearsrecent related experience in crisis intervention and psycho/social assessment, required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as recognized by the Crisis Stabilization Unit, may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the applicable governing body.

Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise and competence in clinical practice and advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in crisis intervention and psycho/social assessment.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with clients who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Knowledge of those community resources available to clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Displays initiative, accountability, good time management, decision-making ability, leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader and as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of various common software applications including: spreadsheets, word processing and database programs, internet and email applications.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy lifting and restraining may be required.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours,

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.