Mental Health Specialist – Clinical Counsellor or Social Worker

Title: Mental Health Specialist – Clinical Counsellor or Social Worker

Company: WorkSafeBC
Location: Richmond, British Columbia
Job Type: FullTime

Description:

Are you a mental health professional with experience supporting individuals in psychological distress? WorkSafeBC is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to provide interventions to injured workers during their recovery and return to work. This temporary 18-month assignment involves collaborating with clients, internal staff, and external stakeholders to identify and respond to risk situations, provide support during periods of distress, and work with mental health resources and service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Receive and review suicide risk reports, assess and prepare Mental Health Service Plans

Communicate appellate body claims decisions to vulnerable workers

Share expertise with colleagues and claims management staff

Build partnerships with clients, families, and stakeholders

Deliver presentations on suicide risk identification and response

Qualifications:

Understanding of mental health issues related to depression, chronic pain, and suicidality

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds

Master's degree in a related field or bachelor's degree in social work

Four years of related experience with a master's degree or six years with a bachelor's degree

Registration or eligibility to register with a professional college or regulatory body

Valid B.C. driver's license

Before employment, candidates must meet legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act and confirm eligibility to work in Canada. WorkSafeBC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture where all employees can contribute authentically. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension plan, vacation time, health care benefits, and professional development opportunities.

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Title: Mental Health Specialist &#8211; Clinical Counsellor or Social Worker
Company: WorkSafeBC
Location: Richmond, British Columbia
Overview 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.This is an approximately 18month temporary assignment, offering an excellent opportunity to explore a new role and gain meaningful experience with our organization.How you'll make a difference: You'll provide compassionate, supportive service to people injured at work.Where you'll workAt WorkSafeBC, we currently offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.What you'll do

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 longterm relationships
 Deliver presentations on suicide risk identification and response to WorkSafeBC staff

Is this a good fit for you?We're looking for someone who can:

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

Your background and experience

A master's degree in a related discipline such as social sciences, social work, clinical/forensic/counselling psychology, or a bachelor's degree in social work
 Experience that demonstrates a broad knowledge of mental health and crisis intervention  four years of directly related experience with a master's degree or six years of directly related experience with a bachelor's degree
 Registration or eligible to register with a professional college or regulatory body is required (e.g., RSW, RCC, CCC)
 A valid B.C. driver's license

Important to knowBefore 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
 Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who are we? At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When workrelated injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Learn more: DiscoverSalary: $52.35  $54.45/hourlyOur benefits As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work  and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
 Extensive health care and dental benefits
 Optional leave and earnedtimeoff arrangements
 Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
 Reimbursement towards two annual professional memberships (e.g., College and association)

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Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
 Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

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