Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
The Community Mental Health Worker provides psychosocial assessments, evidence-informed counselling, and rehabilitation to adults with mental health problems. They work within a collaborative care structure to promote independence, personal wellness, and community integration through goal-oriented interventions.
As mutually agreed upon Salary: As per MGEU Prof Tech Collective Agreement Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Position Overview The Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) is a clinician who provides psychosocial assessment, consultation and evidence-informed counselling intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation to individuals referred to the mental health program for mental health related problems. Through the application of therapeutic skills that promote and build on individual’s strengths, the CMHW assists the individual/family to maximize independence, self-responsibility and promotes personal wellness, community integration and social justice. Depending on individual needs and particularly when working with individuals with enduring mental illness, the CMHW applies case management functions that focus on functional assessment and skill development, relapse prevention, and rehabilitation.
Services are based on the principles of recovery, empowerment, self-determination and responsibility and are part of a continuum of mental health services. Clinicians operate within a collaborative care structure and provide time-limited, goal-oriented, change-focused interventions and/or consultations that are based on informed consent, voluntary participation and within individual capacity. The CMHW requires a diverse and comprehensive knowledge base about trauma informed psychiatric care as well as other adopted mental health therapies and the ability possess and integrate into practice crisis management and suicide intervention skills. The CMHW exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
The CMHW as part of the Adult program portfolio will work in an integrated team approach, within a framework of mental health clinical practice, including consultation, assessment, and therapeutic interventions/treatment. The CMHW - Adult requires a diverse and comprehensive knowledge base about trauma informed psychiatric care as well as other adopted mental health therapies and the ability possess and integrate into practice crisis management and suicide intervention skills. The CMHW - Adult, will work collaboratively with primary health care providers, specialists, families, and services/agencies involved with the adult as required in supporting individuals in their personal recovery where they live, learn, work and socialize.
The Community Mental Health Worker works to the full scope of practice and engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, professional standards of practice, the appropriate college and code of ethics and the Regulated Health Professions Act.
The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Experience Minimum two (2) years’ experience providing evidence-based therapy to adults.
3-5 years preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years supervised counselling experience.
Experience and training in trauma informed care, Brief Treatment models, CBT, DBT, etc.
Experience in providing mental health services for adults or children and adolescents or adults with serious mental illnesses, or senior’s mental health.
Experience in completing psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education in Health-Related Social Sciences (e.g.
Bsw, bscmh, bscpn, bn, rpn).
Other relevant educational qualifications and experience may be considered.
Master’s degree an asset - qualified as a Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist (MOT), Clinical Social Worker (MSW), Family Therapist (MFT), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP), or equivalent.
Training and demonstrated skill in the following areas: clinical assessment and case formulation, psychotropic medications, psychopathology, individual/group/family/systems intervention.
Certification/Licensure/Registration Active license and registration to practice as required by professional association and provincial legislation. Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST).
and Skills Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of mental health service. Advanced mental health psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of appropriate evidence informed therapeutic counseling models, approaches and interventions. Advanced knowledge of human developmental theory and mental health concerns typically identified for various populations across the age spectrum including signs and symptoms of mental illness. Knowledge of recovery principles in the treatment of mental illness. Knowledge and understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Knowledge of commonly prescribed psychotropic medications for mental disorders across the age spectrum. Knowledge of mental health self-help and client and family engagement in mental health treatment. Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in Manitoba i.e. Personal Health Information Act and others as specified by Southern Health-Santé Sud and program area. Proficiency with MS Office suite of programs and other technological applications (i.e. telehealth). Demonstrated excellence in communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to prepare written communication. Demonstrated ability to complete psychosocial assessment, including mental status examination, preparing diagnostic impressions, and identifying crisis intervention plans. Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally informed manner within a range of cultures. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and across service sectors. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. Good work and attendance record. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary. May be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
Requires a degree in Health-Related Social Sciences and a minimum of two years of supervised counselling experience with adults. Candidates must hold an active professional license and a certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST).
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Manitoba often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed professionals who can support adults with complex needs in clinical, community, and outreach settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold an active license, ASIST certification, and supervised counselling experience, since those credentials can narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight adult counselling experience and current credentials.
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