Youth Crisis Response Specialist

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority seeks a Community Mental Health Worker – Youth Crisis Services (CMHW-YCS) for casual relief. The role focuses on crisis intervention for individuals and families, with leadership in assessment and planning to resolve crises, while upholding values of accessibility and respectful care.

The position emphasizes holistic practice, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with the broader health team to ensure safe, culturally respectful interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in mental health or related field.
• Licensed with applicable professional designation.
• Strong crisis assessment and intervention knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention to individuals and families in a professional, least intrusive manner.
• Lead assessment, treatment planning and action planning to resolve crises.
• Defuse situations and minimize safety risks for individuals and staff.
• Document processes in accordance with policy and legislation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

B.Sc. MH

Licensed with professional designation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority seeks a Community Mental Health Worker – Youth Crisis Services (CMHW-YCS) for casual relief. The role focuses on crisis intervention for individuals and families, with leadership in assessment and planning to resolve crises, while upholding values of accessibility and respectful care.

The position emphasizes holistic practice, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with the broader health team to ensure safe, culturally respectful interventions.