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Mental Health Worker 2

Verified
Sechelt, BC
CA$31 - CA$33/hour
Mid Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

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

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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

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