Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia
Provide client-focused treatment, rehabilitation, and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility.
Promote a safe, healthy, non-threatening environment that supports dignity and self-respect.
Participate in planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services based on identified client needs.
Motivate, assist, and instruct clients with activities of daily living.
Report clients' conditions, including reactions to medications.
Escort clients to off-site programs, appointments, and other planned events.
Assess clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility.
Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health values and strategic direction
Close Date Location Littleford House (NLFR) - Nanaimo, BC V9T 3C4 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time as required, 0700-1500; 1500-2300; 2300-0700 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $33.49 - $35.31 Paid FTE 0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 0 Planned Start Date Jun. 22 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Mental Health Worker participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promotes a safe, healthy and non-threatening environment that instills a sense of dignity and self-respect. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs, within the program's guidelines. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients' conditions, including reactions to medications. Escorts clients to off-site programs, appointments and other planned events. Assesses clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility.
Diploma in Community Social Services (e.g., Mental Health Worker/Community Health Worker/Social Services Worker) including post-secondary education in counseling skills training.
Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation principles using a client-centred approach.
Minimum two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness, including teaching life skills (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.
Valid Class 5 vehicle license (and ability to obtain Class 4 if required).
Food Safe Certificate.
Current CPR/First Aid Certificate required.
FoodSafe 1 required.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic rapport and enable clients to understand illness and rehabilitation process.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques.
Physical ability to perform duties and ability to operate related equipment.
Criminal Record Check (CRC) required
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.