Description:
Are you a professional in the field of mental health with experience supporting people in psychological distress? We have an opportunity for a Mental Health Specialist to provide supportive interventions to injured workers in their recovery and return to work. You'll work in partnership with WorkSafeBC clients in distress, with internal staff, and with external stakeholders to identify and respond to risk situations. You'll play an integral role in providing support to injured workers and their families during periods of psychological distress, collaborate with community mental health resources and service providers, and serve as a resource to claims management teams throughout the province.
Key Responsibilities:
Receive and review WorkSafeBC suicide risk reports, investigate, assess, and then prepare a Mental Health Service Plan that identifies risks, provides supports, and makes recommendations to WorkSafeBC staff regarding how to best communicate with the vulnerable worker
Support, and in some cases communicate appellate body claims decisions to vulnerable workers, including traumatized clients and workers at risk for suicide
Share your experience with internal colleagues and claims management staff to empower/encourage/mentor them to effectively manage complex mental health issues
Communicate and uphold the mandate of WorkSafeBC to manage the risk of suicide in the most supportive way to clients, their families, external stakeholders, and WorkSafeBC staff
Build partnerships and networks with clients at risk of suicide and their families, internal staff, and other stakeholders to establish positive long-term relationships
Deliver presentations on suicide risk identification and response to WorkSafeBC staff
Qualifications:
Demonstrate understanding of current mental health issues and programs as they relate to depression, chronic pain, and suicidality
Facilitate understanding, diffuse hostility, resolve conflict, and provide critical incident support to clients, while being sensitive to their needs
Prepare, present, and explain information, often controversial in nature, both orally and in writing, using clear and concise language to individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of understanding
Work as a part of a team whose focus is on consulting, guiding, and motivating clients, often who have physical and mental health conditions, to achieve treatment goals
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults and confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada. At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia, partnering with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, consider applying for this rewarding position.
