Mental Health Worker 2

Vancouver Coastal Health; Sechelt; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Mental Health Worker, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with severe psychiatric illnesses. This position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, implementing care plans and advocating for clients. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will benefit from employer-paid training and wellness support. The organization values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Service required.
• 2 years experience with severe psychiatric illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team in long-term care settings.
• Implement care plans and provide supportive counseling.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Effective Communication

Conflict Resolution

Behavioral Management

Observation Skills

Education

Diploma in Community Social Service

2 years experience with psychiatric illness

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

BC Driver's License

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $31.56/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Mental Health Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Staff temporary housing may also be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Worker to join the Chapman House in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Mental Health Worker 2 with VCH you will:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a long term care setting with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness living in a licensed group home.
• Participate in case planning with clients; interview clients to identify problems and needs and work with clients to determine appropriate care.
• Act as an advocate to assist clients in resolving conflicts and other problems with external organizations.
• Implement care plans, observe residents' behaviour and symptoms, provide feedback regarding residents' needs, performance, and progress.
• Provide supportive counselling, demonstrations, and behavioural management to assist with the development of physical, social, emotional, and life skills.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Community Social Service.
• Two (2) years recent, related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificates.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of residents and staff.
• Ability to demonstrate and assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and provide crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form (English).
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in residents.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with residents.
• Ability to analyze, make decisions, and resolve problems.
• Ability to instruct.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.