Mental Health Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Mental Health Worker at Wascana House Residential Facility in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based setting, with emphasis on safety and dignity.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor conditions, accompany clients to program activities, and contribute to planning and delivery of clinical

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services or equivalent with counseling skills training.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Guardianship Act.
• Minimum two years' recent experience with persons with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-focused treatment and support in a residential, community-based facility.
• Promote a safe, healthy environment with dignity and self-respect.
• Assist in planning, development, and delivery of clinical services according to program guidelines.
• Escort clients to off-site programs and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Ability to manage aggression

Judgment and decision-making

Observation and report writing

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Job description

Wascana House Residential Facility (WHRF) - Victoria, BC V8Z 1G7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

1500, 2300 2300-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$33.49 - $35.31

Paid FTE

0.98

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

70

Planned Start Date

Oct. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Dec. 31 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Mental Health Worker participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promotes a safe, healthy and non-threatening environment that instills a sense of dignity and self-respect. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs, within the program's guidelines. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients' conditions, including reactions to medications. Escorts clients to off-site programs, appointments and other planned events. Assesses clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counseling skills training. Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act. Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community. Understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, using a client-centred approach. A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid Class 5 vehicle license. Food Safe Certificate.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with clients and employ such rapport to enable clients to understand their illness and the rehabilitation process.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques.
• Ability to exercise judgment in keeping with program philosophy, when supervisor is unavailable for consultation.
• Must hold a valid BC Driver's License and if required, must be able to obtain a class 4 Driver's License.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.