Support mental health and substance use clients as a Mental Health and Addictions Care Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health in Vancouver.

Work at Venture, a short-term crisis intervention and stabilization program offering an alternative to hospitalization. Provide client-centred support within a 24-bed licensed facility. Use knowledge of mental health issues, substance misuse, community resources, and behavioural management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor clients and document observations according to procedures
- Facilitate community services and coordinate professional supports
- Assist daily living, hygiene, safety, shopping, and budgeting
- Co-lead groups and participate in case planning
- Maintain a secure, clean environment and complete clerical duties

Requirements:

- Recognized Health Care Worker certificate and two years relevant experience
- Knowledge of mental health treatment and substance misuse
- Ability to manage conflict and aggressive behaviour safely
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer literacy and physical ability for duties

Bring crisis support, client observation, and community resource knowledge to Venture’s mental health and substance use care services.

📌 Mental Health Crisis Care Worker (Canada)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Canada