EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Competition Number:SEL MH 33/15REPOST (Please state this number when applying)

Position Title:Community Mental Health Worker-Shared Care Adult

Position Code:CMHWSHARECARE 01

Facility/ Site/ Location:Selkirk Community Mental Health Office

FTE: 1.0

Hours of Work:Hours 7.25 – Days/Evenings/Weekends

Union:MGEU Technical Professional

Wage/ Salary:As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary: Working within an integrated team approach, the Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW)-Shared Care – Adult will contribute to the overall improved health status of patients within a Primary Health Care team through the provision of short term and brief treatment using mental health clinical counselling interventions and approaches. Services are provided to the adult population within a framework of mental health clinical practice, including consultation, assessment, and therapeutic interventions. The CMHW – Shared Care - Adult will work collaboratively and interactively with the primary health care provider, functioning as a clinician, service coordinator, and liaison with other sectors within the health care system as required. The CMHW – Shared Care - Adult will be required to function as an autonomous mental health practitioner within the Primary Health Care Team setting. The position of CMHW - Shared Care – Adult 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., RPN, RN, BSW, B.H.Ec (Family Studies) or B.M.R.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Licensed or eligible for licensure with professional designation if and as appropriate to educational background and a member in good standing.

Comprehensive knowledge and range of intervention modalities, including brief solution focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Knowledge of mental health issues, including signs, symptoms, treatment and prognosis of mental illness and emotional distress

Knowledge of primary care principles.

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 Pharmacology

Knowledge of Recovery Model/Empowerment Theory

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Minimum of three (3) years mental health clinical experience.

Satisfactory employment record.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex situations and manage sensitive issues.

Crisis intervention and bereavement skills.

Collaborative guiding principles in order to work within a Primary Care setting as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrated skills working with diverse populations and presenting issues.

Advocate for and educate others on the Shared Care philosophy and program mandate.

Skilled at working with people with co-occurring mental health disorders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Ability to travel to meetings at various locations as needed.

Flexible scheduling is required to balance client needs and group work.

Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.

Satisfactory employment record.

Date Posted:January 14, 2015

Closing Date/Time:January 21, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Please submit Application/Resume online

or send Application/Resume to:Human Resources Assistant

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Corporate Office

233A Main Street, Selkirk, MB, R1A 1S1

Fax: 204 785 4736 Phone: 204 785 4772

  • Internal applicants must include a current resume and copies of all required certificates or licenses with application upon change of classification/ program.
  • External applicants must include a current resume and/ or a completed application form and copies of all required certifications or licenses with application. Must also submit Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Aboriginal applicants to self-declare by completing a Voluntary Self-Declaration Form available online @ or at any of our sites.