Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Provide client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in residential, community-based facilities.
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 planned events.
Assess clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility.
Support individuals with severe and persistent mental health disorders using a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) framework.
Work comfortably alone and apply harm reduction philosophies to motivate and compassionately assist individuals with complex mental health conditions
Close Date Location Blackwood Suites Residential Facility (BSRF) - Victoria, BC V8T 3W3 CA Esquimalt Comerford Street - Latitude Living (ECS) - Victoria, BC V9A 6L1 CA Rockland Apartments Residential Facility (RARF) - Victoria, BC V8S 1Z4 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1500, 1000-1800,1500-2300, 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. 25 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 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, or 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 (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.
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 as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques and de-escalate.
Physical ability to perform duties and ability to operate related equipment.
CRC required (criminal record check)
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.