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Shared Health-Soins Communs

Community Mental Health Worker

Brandon, MB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 413652

Position Number: 4PCwcsMHWB-08

City: Brandon

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Mental Health Program (includes Community and Crisis Services)

Department / Unit: Westman Crisis Services

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/06/2026 - 03/31/2027

Reason for Term:

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days; Nights

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Salary: As per collective agreement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) provides mental health service to residents of Prairie Mountain Health, and may be based in both community and facility settings. As a member of the assigned interdisciplinary team, the incumbent provides a broad range of mental health services to clients and their families, and acts as the primary counsellor and/or case manager for all newly referred clients as well as those with long-term service needs. In collaboration and partnership with other health care providers, clients’ families and community stakeholders, the CMHW focuses on supporting individuals in their personal recovery where they live, learn, work and socialize.

The CMHW requires a diverse and comprehensive knowledge base about trauma informed psychiatric care as well as other adopted mental health therapies and the ability possess and integrate into practice crisis management and suicide intervention skills. Through the application of therapeutic skills that promote and build on client’s strengths, the CMHW assists the client/family to maximize independence, self-responsibility and promotes personal wellness, community integration and social justice. Depending on client needs and particularly when working with individuals with enduring mental illness, the CMHW applies case management functions that focus on functional assessment and skill development, relapse prevention, and rehabilitation.

In addition to being a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, the CMHW conducts a sound professional, autonomous practice, demonstrating effective problem-solving and organizational abilities. The CMHW has a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation that protect their client(s) and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing or Social Work. Other combinations of related professional education and experience may be considered
Current registration/licensure in good standing with applicable college
Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Current certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Two (2) years full-time equivalent professional experience in an approved Mental Health Care setting in the past five (5) years; other combinations of related experience may be considered. Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
Demonstrated knowledge of current mental health trends, leading practices and the Mental Health Act and other related legislation
Commitment to recovery-oriented practice and Co-occurring Disorder (COD) principles.
Demonstrated expertise in emergency/crisis situations
Demonstrated knowledge of and aptitude for working with the specified client population and setting including evidence-informed interventions
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients, co-workers, interdisciplinary teams, community agencies and stakeholders
Evidence of on-going professional development to maintain skills and knowledge
Depending on department staffing and service requirements at the time of the vacancy, preference may be given to a specific gender or academic designation in accordance with the definitions for a CMHW
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
Demonstrated leadership
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

Engages with clients and families to build trusting therapeutic relationships as well as developing case formulation, intervention plans and services.
Collects and reviews initial clinical and psychosocial information, gathers and incorporates collateral information into initial screening and assessment.
Assesses strengths, skills, capacities, resource needs, and readiness in relationship to the client’s primary goals and recovery plan.
Develops case formulation and assists clients to establish service requirements and plans.
Conducts risk evaluations for self-harm, violence and deterioration of mental status and intervenes in crisis situations.
Provides mental health counselling as indicated using recognized evidenced based counselling models and methodologies with clients and families.
Performs an intake role as assigned.
In collaboration with the client, identifies the service conditions required to ensure that fundamental human needs are met. Assists to establish effective linkages to resources, agencies and service providers, advocating when required.
Respects and values cultural healing practices in collaboration with client, family and cultural practitioners.
Participates with related health providers and allied social service staff to assist with case management planning as it relates to mental health issues.
Conducts a standard mental status examination, a comprehensive psychosocial assessment, a Co-Occurring Disorder (COD) screening, a Suicide Assessment (SAG), as well as other age related assessments as required.
Provides assessment information, diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations to other health service providers following PHIA and FIPPA requirements.
Assists the client to attain and maintain optimal mental and physical health.
Engages family as important contributors to care planning as defined and chosen by the client. Provides emotional support and education to family members within the following of privacy legislation.
Ensures that the individual or community receives appropriate and effective service, including crisis planning and intervention for safety and protection.
Collaborates with family members, other agencies, organizations and individuals from hospital and community to facilitate a well-coordinated, recovery-oriented service system for clients with chosen follow up systems.
Provides follow-up services and monitoring of mental health status as required.
Provides individual, group and public education to promote awareness of mental health problems, mental illness, mental wellness, and resiliency.
In collaboration with the client, coordinates comprehensive care planning meetings that may involve family, multiple disciplines, agencies and programs to ensure communication among all parties.
Documents assessments, interventions and results/recommendations in an approved format in accordance with professional and regional standards.
Advocates for service improvement including mobilizing existing services and/or creating new services.
Coordinates admissions, discharge planning, closures or transfers with other mental health services within Prairie Mountain Health, other regions, community agencies and/or informal supports.
Practices in accordance with legislation relevant to community health practice (i.e. Mental Health Act including Public Guardian and Trustee legislation, Vulnerable Persons Act, Child Welfare Act, Personal Health Information Act, etc.)
Provides collaborative case management as mandated for clients with orders with the Criminal Review Board, with delegated authority under the Public Trustee, or through a Service Purchase Agreement.
Understands group dynamics and effectively uses facilitation skills to support group development and delivery.
Supervises/orientates in collaboration with the Proctor Supervisor and Managers, Mental Health Proctors, Activity Instructors, and Community Support Workers as applicable.
Provides orientation, supervision and evaluation of new staff, students and physicians/ medical residents as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants. Please continue to apply for positions that are of interest to you.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

If you are currently employed by PMH, please utilize the internal application form. If you are not employed by PMH, please utilize the external application form.

If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Build therapeutic relationships with clients and families; assess mental health needs and risks, develop recovery-focused care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and coordinate referrals and follow-up services. Collaborate with families, health providers, and community agencies, document care, support education and service improvement, and provide supervision or orientation as assigned.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing or Social Work is required, though equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered; applicants also need current professional registration, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and ASIST certifications, and two years of relevant experience within the past five years. Requirements include a valid Class 5 driver’s license and personal vehicle, mental health and crisis-care expertise, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Skills

Mental Health Counseling
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Risk Assessment
Psychosocial Assessment
Trauma-Informed Care
Recovery-Oriented Practice
Co-Occurring Disorder Support
Care Planning
Client Advocacy
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Cultural Competence
Documentation
Group Facilitation
Microsoft Office
Communication

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Keywords

Psychiatric Nursing
Social Work
Mental Health Act
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
ASIST
Trauma-Informed Care
Recovery-Oriented Practice
Co-Occurring Disorders
Crisis Management
Suicide Intervention
Case Management
Psychosocial Assessment
Mental Status Examination
Suicide Assessment
Evidence-Informed Interventions
Counseling
Relapse Prevention
Rehabilitation
Cultural Healing Practices
PHIA
FIPPA
Public Guardian and Trustee Legislation
Vulnerable Persons Act
Child Welfare Act
Criminal Review Board
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access

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