Mental Health Specialist - Richmond, Canada - WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job requisition number

038349

Job location

Richmond

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Salary

$ $50.82/hourly

Expected Salary Range

Posting period

From 11/22/2023 to 12/15/2023

Overview

Are you a professional in the field of mental health with experience supporting people in psychological distress? We have an opportunity for a

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Mental Health Specialist to provide supportive interventions to injured workers in their recovery and return to work.

You'll work in partnership with WorkSafeBC clients in distress, with internal staff, and with external stakeholders to identify and respond to risk situations. You'll play an integral role in providing support to injured workers and their families during periods of psychological distress, collaborate with community mental health resources and service providers, and serve as a resource to case management teams throughout the province.
This is a temporary role for approximately one year a great opportunity to try a new role, move on after your assignment, or explore avenues to stay.

How you'll make a difference:

You'll provide compassionate, supportive service to people injured at work.
Where you'll work

WorkSafeBC, we currently offer a

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hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.
In this role, you'll work a Monday to Friday week, primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally onsite at the Richmond office.

What you'll do

Receive and review WorkSafeBC suicide risk reports, investigate, assess, and then prepare a Mental Health Service Plan that identifies risks, provides supports, and makes recommendations to WorkSafeBC staff regarding how to best communicate with the vulnerable worker
Support, and in some cases communicate appellate body claims decisions to vulnerable workers, including traumatized clients and workers at risk for suicide
Share your experience with internal colleagues and case management staff to empower/encourage/mentor them to effectively manage complex mental health issues
Communicate and uphold the mandate of WorkSafeBC to manage the risk of suicide in the most supportive way to clients, their families, external stakeholders, and WorkSafeBC staff
Build partnerships and networks with clients at risk of suicide and their families, internal staff, and other stakeholders to establish positive longterm relationships
Deliver virtual presentations on suicide risk identification and management to WorkSafeBC staff

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

Demonstrate understanding of current mental health issues and programs as they relate to depression, chronic pain, and suicidality
Facilitate understanding, diffuse hostility, resolve conflict, and provide critical incident support to clients, while being sensitive to their needs
Prepare, present, and explain information, often controversial in nature, both orally and in writing, using clear and concise language to individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of understanding
Work as a part of a team whose focus is on consulting, guiding, and motivating clients, often who have physical and mental health conditions, to achieve treatment goals

Your background and experience

A master's degree in a related discipline such as social sciences, social work, clinical/forensic/counselling psychology, or a bachelor's degree in social work
Experience that demonstrates a broad knowledge of mental health and crisis intervention —
four years of directly related experience with a master's degree or
six years of directly related experience with a bachelor's degree:
Registration or eligible to register with a professional college or regulatory body is required (e.g., RSW, RCC, CCC)
A valid B.C. driver's license

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults
Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
WorkSafeBC's COVID19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to reimplement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.
Who are we?
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When workrelated injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 millio