Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker - (215013)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Rehabilitation Worker to support clients with mental health and addiction challenges. This role involves providing life skills coaching, facilitating employment opportunities, and working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance client independence and community integration. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma and strong interpersonal skills, with a commitment to improving client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two years recent, related experience required.
• Recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and addiction.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Support a multidisciplinary care team and assist clients with mental health and addiction issues.
• Provide life skills coaching and support services for individuals and groups.
• Facilitate employment opportunities and support vocational training.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs

Problem analysis and resolution skills

Ability to teach life skills

Sound judgment and good observation skills

Ability to work independently with initiative and limited supervision

Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team

Ability to promote positive change and independence

Physical ability to perform duties

Proficiency in operating related equipment, including computers

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services or a health-related program

Current Level 'C' Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe certificate

Job description

Job Description: Mental Health & Addiction Rehabilitation Worker

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Mental Health & Addiction Rehabilitation Worker supports a multidisciplinary care team and assists clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral, and developmental problems to live successfully in the community. The role involves providing life skills, coaching, advice, and support services for individuals and groups, determining daily care needs based on an established treatment plan, facilitating employment opportunities, and supporting vocational and job skills training, supervision, and hands-on work and projects.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Diploma in Community Social Services or a health-related program such as Human Services, Mental Health, Life Skills & Career Development, or Practical Nursing.
• Two (2) years recent, related experience.
• Recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and addiction, such as Counseling Skills training.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their role in community care delivery.
• Knowledge of the local labour market.
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current Level 'C' Basic Life Saving Certificate.
• Food Safe certificate.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to teach life skills.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and limited supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Proficiency in operating related equipment, including computers.

For more details, refer to the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1183.pdf.