Mental Health Worker 2

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.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.