Job Description

GENERAL


Description: CMHW CMHW MCU, Intake


Competition #: SEL MH 357/25


Posting Date: 02/07/2025


Status: Active


Type: External


DESCRIPTION


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service CMHW, Intake

CMHW Youth Mob Cris Unit Intak_06

Closing Date: 02/14/2025



Facility / Site:

Selkirk MH Crisis Services



Posting Type: Permanent



Position Type: Part-Time



Hours of Work: Evenings



Term Dates: -


FTE: 0.5500



Union Group: MGEU - Technical Professional

Wage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreement Position Summary: The Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) - Intake provides a welcoming point of contact for individuals, their families/natural support systems and referral sources. Services will be provided in the least intrusive manner possible. This is accomplished by assessment of the individual and the individual's situation, engaging in crisis intervention techniques, mobilizing teams and other more appropriate resources as needed and in a timely fashion, ensuring safety of individuals and staff, and all other duties required in resolving a mental health crisis. The CMHW - Intake will also act as a liaison/resource person in Crisis Services, providing information on available community resources, providing follow-up and linkage to services for Mobile Crisis Services (MCS) individuals. The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to holistic practice guided by the principles of recovery model and focused on individual's assets, strengths, recovery and increasing competencies. Values of the individual and family-centered care, accessibility, respect, continuous improvement and ethical practice will direct implementation of the service delivery. The position of CMHW - Intake 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, MOT.
• Licensed with applicable professional designation.
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
• Knowledge of mental health problems and illnesses, including signs and 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, developmental delay and mental health, and the related impact on family dynamics.
• Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing 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' in relevant mental health area required.
• Two (2) years' in the area of mental health crisis management preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude towards learning, growth and health.
• Demonstrated competence in crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment and several treatment modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solves 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.

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 Metis 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 Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.