MENTAL WELLNESS RESPONSE TEAM SUPPORT WORKER

Bigstone Group; Wabasca-Desmarais; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation & sick time

Pension plan

Health, dental & vision

Job summary

Bigstone Health Commission in Wabasca, Alberta, is seeking a Mental Wellness Response Team Support Worker to join our health team. The role involves crisis response, advocacy and collaboration with multiple agencies to ensure timely access to care.

The position requires travel within the region, availability for evenings and weekends, and a strong commitment to privacy and professionalism in Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Willing to travel within Alberta.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Class 5 Drivers Licence.
• Standard First Aid with CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide response to crisis situations in communities.
• Act as advocates for individuals, community members requesting mental health support.
• Assess crisis situations, provide follow up post crisis support, and connect to appropriate care.
• Provide program information, resources and assistance to service providers.
• Create and participate in working partnerships with mental health agencies / committees to ensure effective delivery of the crisis team program services in community.
• Willing to travel to provide program services in Wabasca, Calling Lake and Chipewyan Lake.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Job description

MENTAL WELLNESS RESPONSE TEAM SUPPORT WORKER

Job Type:

full time

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Location:

Wabasca, AB

• Post Date:2026-10-07T10:10
• Closing Date:2026-10-30T16:30

Job Available

MENTAL WELLNESS RESPONSE TEAM SUPPORT WORKER

One (1) Permanent Full-Time

Wabasca, Alberta

The Bigstone Community Wellness department is seeking an experienced Mental Wellness Response Team Support Worker, to join our talented Health Team in Wabasca, Alberta. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have an appreciation for Indigenous culture, a desire for continuing professional development and enjoy the support and collaboration from our multidisciplinary team and various other professionals and agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide response to crisis situations in communities.
• Act as advocates for individuals, community members requesting mental health support.
• Assess crisis situations, provide follow up post crisis support, and connect to appropriate care.
• Provide program information, resources and assistance to service providers.
• Create and participate in working partnerships with mental health agencies / committees to ensure effective delivery of the crisis team program services in community.
• Willing to travel to provide program services in Wabasca, Calling Lake and Chipewyan Lake.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, communication and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in completing tasks.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Education and Experience:

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as requested
• Willing to take any necessary training that is required
• Willing to travel within Alberta
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Class 5 Drivers License
• Standard Frist Aid with CPR

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Employer Matching Registered Pension Plan

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plan

Salary is dependent on qualifications

Bigstone Health Commission

The strong commitment from Band leadership and Health Commission staff has resulted in a first class health organization that makes a difference in these communities. Dedication to program objectives has meant improved health status, reduction in disease rates, and a healthier and happier community.