Mental Health Support Worker (2026-0658)
About The Position
The Mental Health Support Worker is an unregulated member of the interdisciplinary team who provides targeted therapeutic programming under the supervision of an allied health professional. This role works in collaboration with the healthcare team and supports the client’s goals by delivering assigned interventions that enhance their ability to function within their psychosocial environment, improve their mental health, and promote overall well-being. The position operates as a part of the allied health team which may be composed of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, and Recreation Therapy. The team collaborates with the client and their support system, to formulate a care plan. The Mental Health Support Worker participates in the collaboration and performs assigned interventions under the direction of the most appropriate allied health professional. In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care, and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. This position reports to the Director of Care for performance and employment matters. Responsible for other related duties as instructed and overseen by the Director of Care. The program summary is for frail seniors who require the care of an interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve quality of life in safe, comfortable and supportive environments. Carewest offers a mix of secured and unsecured units.
Requirements
- Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health, Aboriginal Studies or other healthcare field.
- 2+ years experience in a mental health setting, including working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong observational skills and ability to respond to promote client safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Experience with Supportive Crisis Intervention and Trauma Informed Care.
- Experience implementing evidence-based practices in mental health care, including strengths-based approaches, pro-attention plan, behavioral modifications, recovery, and risk management.
- Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and conflict management skills.
- Ability to self-reflect and emotionally regulate in high stress situations.
- Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen.
- Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments.
Responsibilities
- Provides targeted therapeutic programming under the supervision of an allied health professional.
- Works in collaboration with the healthcare team to support client goals.
- Delivers assigned interventions to enhance client functioning within their psychosocial environment.
- Improves client mental health and promotes overall well-being.
- Participates in the formulation of care plans with the allied health team, client, and support system.
- Performs assigned interventions under the direction of the most appropriate allied health professional.
- Maintains professional and ethical standards at all times.
- Responsible for other related duties as instructed and overseen by the Director of Care.
- Uses technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure.
- Adheres to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
