Mental Health Worker 2
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Worker to join the Chapman House in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health Worker 2 with VCH you will:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a long term care setting with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness living in a licensed group home.
- Participate in case planning with clients; interview clients to identify problems and needs and work with clients to determine appropriate care.
- Act as an advocate to assist clients in resolving conflicts and other problems with external organizations.
- Implement care plans, observe residents behaviour and symptoms, provide feedback regarding resident’s needs, performance and progress.
- Provide supportive counselling, demonstrations, behavioural management to assist with the development of physical, social, emotional and life skills.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Diploma in Community Social Service.
- Two (2) years recent, related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
- Valid CPR and First Aid certificates.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of residents and staff.
- Ability to demonstrate and assist residents with activities of daily living.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and provide crisis intervention.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written form (English).
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in residents.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with residents.
- Ability to analyze, make decisions, and resolve problems.
- Ability to instruct.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/
Mental Health Worker 2
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Worker to join the Chapman House in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health Worker 2 with VCH you will:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a long term care setting with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness living in a licensed group home.
- Participate in case planning with clients; interview clients to identify problems and needs and work with clients to determine appropriate care.
- Act as an advocate to assist clients in resolving conflicts and other problems with external organizations.
- Implement care plans, observe residents behaviour and symptoms, provide feedback regarding resident’s needs, performance and progress.
- Provide supportive counselling, demonstrations, behavioural management to assist with the development of physical, social, emotional and life skills.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Diploma in Community Social Service.
- Two (2) years recent, related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
- Valid CPR and First Aid certificates.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of residents and staff.
- Ability to demonstrate and assist residents with activities of daily living.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and provide crisis intervention.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written form (English).
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in residents.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with residents.
- Ability to analyze, make decisions, and resolve problems.
- Ability to instruct.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/