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
Support and communicate appellate body claims decisions to vulnerable workers
Share experience with internal colleagues and claims management staff
Communicate and uphold the mandate of WorkSafeBC
Build partnerships and networks with clients at risk of suicide
Deliver presentations on suicide risk identification and response
Qualifications:
Demonstrate understanding of current mental health issues and programs
Facilitate understanding, diffuse hostility, resolve conflict, and provide critical incident support to clients
Prepare, present, and explain information, often controversial in nature, both orally and in writing
Work as a part of a team focusing on consulting, guiding, and motivating clients
Your background and experience:
A master's degree in a related discipline
Experience demonstrating a broad knowledge of mental health and crisis intervention
Registration or eligible to register with a professional college or regulatory body
A valid B.C. driver's license
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act
