Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

Mental Health and
Addictions Support Worker - Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addiction

BC Mental Health
and Substance Use Services

Burnaby, BC

The Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker provides
support services to clients who are seriously affected by substance use and/or
mental health problems.

What you’ll do

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Monitor clients,
observing behaviors and symptoms and documenting observations in accordance
with standard procedures.

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Recognize anticipated/unanticipated
client responses to the recovery process. Provide verbal reports on changes in
client's appearance, behavior, and/or health.

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Participate in
the admission, case planning, and discharge process for clients by conducting
interviews to identify and assess clients’ needs; gathering appropriate history
and collecting relevant records and documentation; attending and participating
in client case meetings; and developing an individual care plan in
collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

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Establish rapport
with clients; provide emotional support and supportive counseling; assist with
problem solving, day to day matters/issues of living, managing behaviors; and self-care/personal
hygiene, etc. Recommend/discuss changes to treatment goals with counsellors.

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Assist clients
with daily living activities including time management, organization and
interpersonal communication. Escort clients to medical, dental and social
appointments and act as a role model to facilitate appropriate social
behaviors. Participate in activities to support skill development and addiction
recovery.

What you bring

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A diploma from a
recognized Social Services Support Worker educational program.

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Two (2) years’
recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training
and experience.

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A valid B.C.
driver's license. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

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Knowledge of the
principles of recovery in mental illness.

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Knowledge of
community, social and health resources.

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Knowledge of
substance misuse and of problems encountered by chemically dependent
individuals; basic understanding of behavior management.

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Knowledge of
mental health issues and treatment.

You have the ability to:

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Demonstrate and
assist clients with the development of life skills.

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Establish and
maintain rapport with clients.

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Observe and
recognize changes.

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Deal effectively
with conflict situations, manage aggressive behavior, and use non-violent
crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.

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Work both independently
and in cooperation with others.

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Communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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Organize,
prioritize and meet deadlines.

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Establish/maintain
satisfactory working relationships.

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Maintain
confidentiality.

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Work with a
culturally diverse population.

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Physically carry
out the duties of the position.

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Operate related
equipment.

What’s in it for
you

BC Mental Health & Substance Use
Services (BCMHSUS) is part of the
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care
for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care,
conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you
impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why
we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development
programs to support you – at work and at home.

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Join one of BC’s
largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations –
offering vast opportunities for growth and development.

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Access to more
than 2,000 in-house training programs.

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Enjoy a
comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.

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Flexible work options including flextime, work
locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)

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12 annual
statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.

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Perks include
onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs,
travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

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What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
(BCMHSUS) bcmhsus.ca cares for people with complex mental health and substance
use challenges. BCMHSUS is part of the
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health
services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective
health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our
commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare
to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about
PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis
of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our
ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on
a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a
safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.