QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced education in health or social sciences
One (1) year of experience in a mental health or social service setting
BCLS within the past twelve (12) months
First Aid certification within the past three (3) years
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
Willing to complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) education
Willing to complete Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) education
Proficient with Windows-based programs (Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
Demonstrated communication skills
Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
Ability to display independent judgment
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

POSITION SUMMARY

The CWIII partners with the in office nurse and community mental health workers to provide crisis intervention service to clientele.



Using crisis intervention techniques, the CWIII performs the intake function, mobilizes resources and maintains statistics. The CWIII function includes participation in public relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:
Function as the Mobile Crisis Unit intake/dispatcher when required.
Provide follow-up crisis intervention contacts within skill set.
Prepare summaries for client care-planning meetings.
Provide post-exposure counseling.
Statistical data entries and file audits.
Assist with health record organization and file maintenance.
Respond to requests for public education and information.
Deliver education in public forums as required.
Provide educational group sessions to clients in residence when required.
Assist with interventions in the Crisis Stabilization Unit as requested.
Assist in creating client goal plans and acts to support goals.
Assist the CMHW on community visits as needed.
Perform psychosocial and risk assessments and mobilizes appropriate resources.
Facilitate small educational groups using basic counseling methodology and knowledge of group processes.
Sundry duties as assigned.

📌 Community Crisis Worker Iii Brandon
🏢 Prairie Mountain Health
📍 Brandon