Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Participate in client-focused treatment, rehabilitation, and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility.
Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team including case management as required.
Plan, develop, implement, deliver, and modify clinical services in response to identified client needs within program guidelines.
Motivate, assist, and instruct clients with activities of daily living.
Prepare and escort patients to off-site activities.
Monitor and report residents' condition, including reactions to medications.
Assess clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility
Close Date Location Glengarry Hospital (GLEN) - Victoria, BC V8S 1G7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-0700: As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $33.49 - $35.31 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Aug. 24 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No 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 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team including case management as required. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services in response to identified client needs, within the program's guidelines. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, prepares and escorts patients to off-site activities. Monitors and reports on resident's condition, including reactions to medications. Assesses clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility.
Grade 12 graduation supplemented by post-secondary courses dealing with mental illness.
Minimum two years recent related experience working with persons with mental disorders, including teaching life skills (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Certificates in CPR and Food Safe.
Must hold a valid BC Driver's Licence; if required, must be able to obtain a Class 4 Driver's License.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to rights and obligations of clients and staff in the facility.
Understanding of principles of psychosocial rehabilitation using a client-centered approach.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and maintain required confidentiality.
Ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients and enable clients to understand their illness and rehabilitation process.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques.
Ability to exercise judgement in keeping with program philosophy when supervisor is unavailable.
Physical ability to perform duties and ability to operate related equipment.
Criminal Record Check required (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.