The CMHW provides psychosocial assessment, consultation and evidence-informed counselling intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation to individuals referred to the mental health program for mental health related problems.
The CMHW assists the individual/family to maximize independence, self-responsibility and promotes personal wellness, community integration and social justice.
Applies case management functions that focus on functional assessment and skill development, relapse prevention, and rehabilitation.
Provides time-limited, goal-oriented, change-focused interventions and/or consultations that are based on informed consent, voluntary participation and within individual capacity.
Works collaboratively with primary health care providers, specialists, families, and services/agencies involved with the adult as required in supporting individuals in their personal recovery where they live, learn, work and socialize.
Engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, professional standards of practice, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Requirements
Minimum two (2) years’ experience providing evidence-based therapy to adults. 3-5 years preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years supervised counselling experience.
Experience and training in trauma informed care, Brief Treatment models, CBT, DBT, etc.
Experience in providing mental health services for adults or children and adolescents or adults with serious mental illnesses, or senior’s mental health.
Experience in completing psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations.
Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education in Health-Related Social Sciences (e.g. BSW, BScMH, BScPN, BN, RPN).
Master’s degree an asset - qualified as a Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist (MOT), Clinical Social Worker (MSW), Family Therapist (MFT), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP), or equivalent.
Training and demonstrated skill in the following areas: clinical assessment and case formulation, psychotropic medications, psychopathology, individual/group/family/systems intervention.
Active license and registration to practice as required by professional association and provincial legislation.
Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST).
Benefits
Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care.
Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.
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