Advise involuntary patients on Mental Health Act rights through virtual and in-person meetings across the Kootenay Region. This remote position requires frequent travel.
As an Independent Rights Advisor, you will deliver unbiased, trauma-informed, culturally protected advice through the Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District Branch. Explain legal rights, restrictions, review options, and complaint pathways while centering patient choices. Support patients with referrals, interpretation, accessibility needs, and requested rights applications. Work within IRAS’s partnership model alongside organizations including the Community Legal Assistance Society and Health Justice.
Key Responsibilities: Provide virtual and in-person rights advice meetings
Explain Mental Health Act rights and restrictions




Assist requested applications and connections to legal providers
Arrange interpretation, cultural, and accessibility supports
Maintain confidential records, case notes, and service confirmations
Requirements: Complete mandatory initial and ongoing IRAS training
Remain independent from designated facilities and patient care
Pass Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks
Access reliable transportation for facility visits
Demonstrate calm, clear, non-judgmental communication
Bring listening, confidentiality, and rights-advisory skills to support people experiencing involuntary treatment throughout British Columbia.

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📌 Independent Mental Health Rights Advisor (Alberta)
🏢 CMHA Vernon
📍 Alberta