Community Mental Health Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - WRHA Community Health Services

WRHA Community Health Services

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 337149

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
May 24, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
WRHA Community Health Services

Work Location:
Winnipeg Community

Department / Unit:
Health Outreach & Community Supports

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:
MGEU-COMMUNITY

Anticipated Start Date: 06/12/2023

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Standby coverage as required

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Salary:
$32.489, $33.597, $34.843, $36.099, $37.433, $38.814, $40.320, $41.904, $43.521, $44.81- Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We're united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care._

Position Overview:

The Community Mental Health Worker will be an employee of WRHA embedded in the Community Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program (CEDVIP) and will work in an outreach capacity as a clinician with the StreetReach Service of the Province of Manitoba Department of Families.

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for assessment, case planning, intervention and coordination of mental health services and supports provided to identified youth.

The position will report to the Lead, CCSI and receive clinical supervision from a Clinical Team Coordinator.

The Community Mental Health Worker provides recovery-oriented intervention services to youth with complex and enduring mental illness, including co-occurring substance use concerns.

The incumbent will support and deliver a range of services including:

specialized mental health treatment; crisis response service; planning for general health, housing, income support, protection and advocacy; individual outreach services; and general engagement and support to family and natural supports.

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years directly related community mental health experience with youth.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

BSW, OT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, or related health/human service degree required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Current licensure or registration as per professional designation required.
Requires a valid driver's license and vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledgeable and skilled in recoveryoriented practice.
Knowledge and understanding and ability to work within the bio/psycho/social/spiritual model of mental health.
Effective networking, partnership and collaboration skills.
Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in assessment, crisis intervention, and wellness, recovery and service planning.
Able to use problem resolution skills to handle sensitive and complex issues related to multiple service involvement.
Exceptional ability to coordinate resources and provide interventions and support to individuals with complex needs and multisystem involvement.
Knowledge of mental health concerns impacting youth.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team serving diverse populations and presenting issues.
Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently.
Ability to balance work requirements, including consultation with other professionals and service providers as required.
Expertise in mental health interventions and therapy modalities, including cooccurring substance use issues.
Knowledge of the principles of traumainformed care, equity, harm reduction, cultural safety and diversity.
A sound understanding of mental health, population health, health promotion, and primary health care.
Ability to work in an integrated community team.
Demonstrated knowledge of the range of mental health and addiction services available to youth.
Demonstrated ability to problemsolve complex situations and manages sensitive issues.
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member; working collaboratively across sectors; as an active participant in multidisciplinary teams.
Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel to meetings at various locations and see individuals in community settings.
Flexible scheduling is required to balance individual needs and consultation schedules.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT._ _The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services._