Crisis Worker, Youth

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Community Mental Health Worker – Crisis Services. The CMHW-CS provides crisis intervention for clients, families, and caregivers, and leads assessment and treatment planning to resolve crises.

Role emphasizes holistic practice, recovery-focused care, and safety for individuals and staff. Experience in mental health crisis management and knowledge of relevant acts are highly valued.

Qualifications

• B.SC.MH, B. Sc. P.N, RPN, BN, RN, BSW or MOT required.
• Licensed with applicable professional designation.
• Two years’ experience in relevant mental health area.
• Knowledge of mental health problems, co-occurring disorders, and recovery model.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid class 5 Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention to clients, families, and caregivers in a professional, least intrusive manner.
• Lead assessment, treatment planning, and formulating action plans to resolve crises.
• Demonstrate commitment to holistic practice and values of client-centered care.
• Diffuse situations and support safety for individuals and staff as needed.

Skills

B.SC.MH

B.Sc. P.N

RPN

BN

RN

BSW

MOT

Mental health knowledge

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cultural competency

Education

B.SC.MH

B. Sc. P.N

RPN

BN

RN

BSW

MOT

Tools

MS Office

Driver's license (Class 5)

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Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Community Health Office

Department / Unit: Mental Health

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.00

Salary: As per collective agreement

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

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 accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.