CMHW, Child & Adolescent
CMHW Child_05

Position Summary: Working within an integrated team approach, the Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) – Child & Adolescent will contribute to the overall improved health status of individuals through the provision of mental health clinical interventions and approaches. Services are provided within a framework of mental health clinical practice, including consultation, assessment, and therapeutic interventions/treatment. The CMHW – Child & Adolescent will work collaboratively with primary health care providers, families, and services/agencies involved with the child/adolescent. The CMHW – Child & Adolescent is expected to support and promote recovery-oriented practice. The position of CMHW – Child & Adolescent functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. M.H, B. Sc. P.N, RPN, BN, RN, BSW, or MOT.
• Licensed with applicable professional designation.
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
• Knowledge in mental health clinical assessment and treatment models and interventions.
• Knowledge of mental health problems and illnesses, including signs, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of mental illness and emotional distress.
• Demonstrated understanding of child development, systems theory and child and adolescent mental health disorders.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health.
• Knowledge and range of intervention modalities, including brief treatment, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the mental health recovery model.
• Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of The Personal Health Information Act, The Mental Health Act, The Child and Family Services Act, and all other relevant legislation..
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in relevant mental health area required.
• Two (2) years direct experience in the area of mental health crisis management preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude toward learning, growth, and health.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex situations and manage sensitive issues.
• Ability to related and interact with individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Skilled at working with people with co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to use electronic medical record (Accuro).
• Flexible scheduling is required to balance individuals’ needs and enhance service delivery to improve access.
• Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of  department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.