Mental Health Worker

Job summary

The Mental Health Worker provides therapeutic support to children and youth by implementing individualized behavior plans and fostering positive, supportive relationships. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe home environment, documenting progress, and assisting with daily living skills.

Job details

At Hollyburn Family Services, we serve, nurture, honor, and lead by providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children, youth, and families across British Columbia. As a Great Place to Work® Canada, we are proud to support individuals with complex needs through relationship-based residential services that promote safety, stability, and growth. We're looking for a compassionate Mental Health Worker to join our team in North Burnaby. Working alongside Program Supervisors, Clinical staff, families, and community partners, you'll provide therapeutic support that helps children and youth build confidence, develop life skills, and reach their full potential. Responsibilities * Build positive, supportive relationships with children and youth. * Implement individualized support and behaviour plans. * Support emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy daily routines. * Respond to challenging behaviours using trauma-informed, person-centred practices. * Accompany clients to school, appointments, recreational activities, and community outings using Hollyburn fleet vehicles. * Collaborate with families, schools, clinicians, and community partners. * Complete progress notes, documentation, and incident reports within established timelines. * Assist with meal preparation, household routines, personal care, and daily living skills as required. * Help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive home environment. Qualifications * Diploma or degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field. * Experience supporting children and youth with mental health, behavioural, or developmental needs. * Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. * Ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive during challenging situations. * Commitment to trauma-informed, strength-based, and person-centred practice. * Experience using Microsoft Office and electronic documentation. Requirements * Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence with the ability to transport clients using Hollyburn fleet vehicles. * Current First Aid & CPR Certification or willingness to obtain through Hollyburn. * MANDT Certification or willingness to obtain through Hollyburn. * Successful Criminal Record Check. Working Conditions * Location: Burnaby * Work Arrangement: On-site * Hours: 40 hours per week, Sunday - Monday - 7am to 3pm, Tuesday - Thursday – 3pm to 11pm Why Join Hollyburn? * Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training. * Professional development and advancement opportunities within our growing organization. * 100% employer-paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for employees and eligible dependents. * Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days. * Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary. * Tuition reimbursement and support for professional development. * Supportive team environment where you can make a meaningful difference. We thank all candidates for applying, however only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Candidates must be located in the Lower Mainland and eligible to work in Canada to be considered.

What you’ll do

The Mental Health Worker provides therapeutic support to children and youth by implementing individualized behavior plans and fostering positive, supportive relationships. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe home environment, documenting progress, and assisting with daily living skills.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or degree in a relevant field such as Social Work or Psychology and possess experience supporting youth with mental health or behavioral needs. A valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence and the ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, and MANDT certifications are required.

Benefits

• Extended health insurance
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Wellness days
• Sick days
• Group RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Therapeutic support
• Trauma-informed care
• Behavior management
• Crisis intervention
• Emotional regulation
• Documentation
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Life skills training
• Person-centred practice
• First Aid
• CPR
• MANDT certification
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Optometry
• Psychology
• Human Services
• Incident Reporting
• Life Skills Development
• Microsoft Office
• Personal Care
• Therapeutic Support Staff
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Mental Health Worker
• Mental Health Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Psychiatric Aides

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