Mental Health Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker to join their team. This role involves providing vital support and rehabilitation for individuals with mental illness in a residential setting. You will play a key role in promoting a safe and dignified environment, assisting clients with daily activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Your expertise in community social services and your ability to connect with clients will be essential in helping them navigate their rehabilitation journey. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with persons with mental illness.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and psychosocial rehabilitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-focused treatment and support for persons with mental illness.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and report their conditions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Therapeutic Rapport Development

Team Collaboration

Aggressive Behaviour Management

Judgment and Decision Making

Physical Ability

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Post-secondary education in counseling skills training

Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Tools

Class 5 Vehicle License

Class 4 Vehicle License

Job description

Panama House Residential Facility - Victoria, BC V8Z 4G3 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time: As required: 0730-1530 / 0800-1600 / 1500-2300

Days Off: As required

Vacancy Type: Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $31.56 - $33.28

Planned Start Date: Dec. 24 2024

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-centered 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.