Community Mental Health Worker

Prairie Mountain Health is hiring Community Mental Health Workers in Dauphin!

Full Time Opportunities Available.

Starting Wage: $25.16 /hour

Job Summary:
The Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) provides mental health service to residents of Prairie Mountain Health, and may be based in both community and facility settings.  As a member of the assigned interdisciplinary team, the incumbent provides a broad range of mental health services to clients and their families, and acts as the primary counsellor and/or case manager for all newly referred clients as well as those with long-term service needs.  In collaboration and partnership with other health care providers, clients’ families and community stakeholders, the CMHW focuses on supporting individuals in their personal recovery where they live, learn, work and socialize.

Qualifications:
-Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing or Social Work. Other combinations of related professional education and experience may be considered
-Current registration/licensure in good standing with applicable college
-Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
-Current certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
-Two (2) years full-time equivalent professional experience in an approved Mental Health Care setting in the past five (5) years; other combinations of related experience may be considered.
-Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
-Demonstrated knowledge of current mental health trends, leading practices and the Mental Health Act and other related legislation
-Commitment to recovery-oriented practice and Co-occurring Disorder (COD) principles.
-Demonstrated expertise in emergency/crisis situations
-Demonstrated knowledge of and aptitude for working with the specified client population and setting including evidence-informed interventions
-Ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients, co-workers, interdisciplinary teams, community agencies and stakeholders
-Evidence of on-going professional development to maintain skills and knowledge
-Depending on department staffing and service requirements at the time of the vacancy, preference may be given to a specific gender or academic designation in accordance with the definitions for a CMHW
-Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

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