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