Crisis Services Worker Iii - Selkirk, Canada - Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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Selkirk, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

GENERAL

Description:

Crisis Services Worker III
Competition #:
SEL MH 891/23
Posting Date:
07/04/2023
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Crisis Worker III, Adult

Crisis Services CW3_04

Closing Date:

07/11/2023

Facility / Site:

Selkirk MH Crisis Services

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Part-Time

Hours of Work:

Evenings

Term Dates:

FTE:

Union Group:

MGEU Community Support

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary:The Crisis Worker III, Adult (CW III, Adult) assists the Community Mental Health Worker
MCU (Mobile Crisis Services) to resolve mental health crises in the least restrictive manner and environment. This is accomplished by assessment of the individual and the individual's situation, engaging in crisis intervention techniques, mobilizing appropriate resources, and ensuring the safety of the individual and others. The incumbent follows the leadership of the Community Mental Health Worker, will demonstrate a commitment to holistic practice, and will be focused on client assets, strengths, recovery and increasing competencies. Values of clients of personcentered care, accessibility, respect, continuous improvement and ethical practice will direct implementation of the service delivery. The position of CW III, Adult functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

University or College education in social/ human services preferred.
ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
Knowledge of mental health problems and illnesses.
Demonstrated competence in crisis intervention.
Knowledge of cooccurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health and the impact on family dynamics.
Knowledge of developmental delay and mental health and the related impact on family dynamics.
Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
Knowledge of and the ability to work within the mental health recovery model.
Two (2) years' working in the field of mental health required.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
A positive attitude towards learning, growth and health
Demonstrated ability to problemsolve.
Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
Class 5 Driver's license required.
Satisfactory employment record.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.