mental health worker

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

• Community agency
• Various locations
• Government department and/or agency
• Shelter for the homeless
• Associations and non-profit organizations

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• May work in a team with shared supervisory responsibilities
• Supervise staff or team

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Area of Work Experience

• Community service organization

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities