CMHW, Mobile Crisis Unit
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Position Summary: The Community Mental Health Worker – Crisis Services (CMHW-CS) provides crisis intervention to clients, their families/natural supports and caregivers in a professional and least intrusive manner. The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to holistic practice and will be focused on client assets, strengths, recovery and increasing competencies. Values of individual-centered care, accessibility, respect, continuous improvement and ethical practice will direct implementation of service delivery. The CMHW-CS assumes the leadership role in assessment, treatment planning and formulation of an action plan to resolve the crisis. The CMHW-CS provides leadership as needed to diffuse situations and minimize safety risks for the individual, their family/natural supports and staff. The position of CMHW-CS functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• B.SC.MH, B. Sc. P.N, RPN, BN, RN, BSW or MOT.
• Licensed with applicable professional designation.
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
• Knowledge of mental health problems and illnesses, including signs, symptoms, treatment and prognosis of mental illness and emotional distress.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health, developmental delay and mental health, and the related impact on family dynamics.
• Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders/clinical syndromes.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the mental health recovery model.
• Knowledge of The Personal Health Information Act, The Mental Health Act,The Child and Family Services Act, and other relevant legislation.
  
• Two (2) years’ experience in relevant mental health area required.
• Two (2) years’ direct experience in the area of mental health crisis management preferred.
  
• Demonstrated competence in crisis theory & intervention, psychosocial assessment and several treatment modalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude towards learning, growth and health.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex situations and manage sensitive issues.
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
• Valid class 5 Drivers license is required.
• Satisfactory employment record.
  

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.