Community Mental Health Worker 1 Mental Health - Vernon, Canada - Interior Health Authority

Interior Health Authority

Verified Company

Vernon, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are currently seeking a relief part time (0.77 FTE) Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health (MH) team in Vernon, B.C.

This relief is until the return of the incumbent.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
Career Growth
Employer paid training/education
Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
Medical Service Plan
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended Health & Dental coverage
Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Community Mental Health Worker 1 functions as part of an integrated multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Team and performs a variety of life skills and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing.

Reporting to the HCIS Manager or designate, and in accordance with established treatment plans, this position provides services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework for the assigned client population(s) with severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders.

Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of the skills required to live successfully in their own homes.

The Community Mental Health Worker 1 is expected to engage clients in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation.

This is not a home support position.

Shifts of work are Tuesday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:12 hours.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all.

We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Education, Training and Experience:

Grade 1
Certificate in a field relevant to the position (such as, Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.)
One year recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Food Safe certificate required.
Current valid B.C. Driver's License.
Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate
Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)
Upload copy of your Driver's License (Class V)