Mental Health & Addictions Worker 2 - Community
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $31.56/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health & Addictions Worker 2 with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health & Addictions Worker 2 to join the Intensive Care Management team at Powell River Mental Health team, Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health & Addictions Worker 2 at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness.
- Participates in case planning with clients; interviews clients to identify problems and needs and works with clients and the Mental Health & Addictions team to develop a treatment care plan that emphasizes self-management strategies.
- Acts as an advocate to assist clients in resolving conflicts and other problems with external organizations.
- Observes client’s behaviour and symptoms, provides feedback regarding client’s needs, performance and progress.
- Provides supportive counselling, demonstrations, behavioural management to assist with the development of physical, social, emotional and life skills.
ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. ... (description truncated for brevity)
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Diploma in Community Social Service or completion of Mental Health Worker program plus two (2) years recent, related experience working with a 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 clients and staff.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their side effects.
- Ability to demonstrate and assist clients with activities of daily living.
- Ability to take and record temperature, pulse and respiration on clients.
- 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 clients.
- 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. ...
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
- 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
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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 & Addictions Worker 2 - Community
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $31.56/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health & Addictions Worker 2 with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health & Addictions Worker 2 to join the Intensive Care Management team at Powell River Mental Health team, Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health & Addictions Worker 2 at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness.
- Participates in case planning with clients; interviews clients to identify problems and needs and works with clients and the Mental Health & Addictions team to develop a treatment care plan that emphasizes self-management strategies.
- Acts as an advocate to assist clients in resolving conflicts and other problems with external organizations.
- Observes client’s behaviour and symptoms, provides feedback regarding client’s needs, performance and progress.
- Provides supportive counselling, demonstrations, behavioural management to assist with the development of physical, social, emotional and life skills.
ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. ... (description truncated for brevity)
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Diploma in Community Social Service or completion of Mental Health Worker program plus two (2) years recent, related experience working with a 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 clients and staff.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their side effects.
- Ability to demonstrate and assist clients with activities of daily living.
- Ability to take and record temperature, pulse and respiration on clients.
- 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 clients.
- 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. ...
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
- 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
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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/