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OB MH 1553/14 (Please state this number when applying)
Community Mental Health Worker – Child & Adolescent
CMHWC 11
Kin Place Primary Health Centre, Oakbank
1.0
Hours 7.25 – Days (Monday – Friday)
MGEU Technical Professional
As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary: As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent works with the target
population defined by the Mental Health Program to enable this target population to achieve optimal
health and well-being through applying the plans, policies, and resources of the Mental Health Program.
The Community Mental Health Worker (“CMHW”), Child & Adolescent promotes the mental health of
children/adolescents and their families through the provision of direct clinical services, consultation
services and professional and public education. This position functions in accordance with the InterlakeEastern Regional Health Authority’s (“IERHA”) mission, vision, values, policies and procedures and any
applicable legislation.
Qualifications:
 B.Sc.M.H, RPN, BN, RN, BSW, B.H.Ec. (Family Studies) or BMR with active applicable
registration/license and three (3) years directly related experience in a clinical setting required.
 ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
 Preference given to candidates who have completed the prescribed in-service training program.
 Knowledge of mental health issues, including signs, symptoms, treatment and prognosis of mental
illness and emotional distress.
 Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health, developmental delay and
mental health, and the related impact on family dynamics.
 Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
 Knowledge of Psychiatric Disorders/Clinical Syndromes.
 Knowledge of Pharmacology.
 Knowledge of Recovery Model/Empowerment theory.
 Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Child Protection issues
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 A positive attitude toward learning, growth and health.
 Ability to related and interact with clients of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
 Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
 Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.
 Satisfactory employment record required.
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Date Posted:
Closing Date:
November 19, 2014
November 26, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Please submit Application/Resume online
or send Application/Resume to:
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Human Resources Assistant
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Corporate Office
233A Main Street, Selkirk, MB, R1A 1S1
Fax: 204 785 4736 Phone: 204 785 4772
Internal applicants must include a current resume and copies of all required certificates or licenses with application
upon change of classification/ program.
External applicants must include a current resume and/ or a completed application form and copies of all required
certifications or licenses with application. Must also submit Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and
Adult Abuse Registry Check prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal people at all levels within our
workforce. We encourage successful Aboriginal applicants to self-declare by completing a Voluntary Self-Declaration Form available online @
www.ierha.ca or at any of our sites.
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