Island Health Looking for Mental Health Support Worker, MHSU (EOI) at Victoria, BC Full Time

Island Health is seeking Mental Health Support Workers who want to showcase their knowledge, skills, and abilities in a dynamic environment! Become part of an integrated team caring for with adults, children, youth and families.

Island Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use services are expanding and refining. Opportunities in our services include outreach, counselling, crisis response, nursing, peer support, admin, and more! Care may be provided in community, facility, office and/or housing sites! There is great variety to work with interdisciplinary teams and physicians, with people of all ages.

Come join our patient-focused team who are compassionate and dedicated in providing primary therapeutic care to clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or other community settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counseling skills training.
• A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community.
• Understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, using a client-centered approach.
• Understanding and knowledge of Indigenous health issues, protocols and health needs, including the physical, mental, emotional and Spiritual needs of the client and community.
• Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry to work in some of the hospitals.
• Strong knowledge of harm reduction philosophy and practice.
• Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
• Food Safe Certificate an Asset

Skills And Abilities

Take the next step and apply today so we can continue the conversation with you!