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Mental Health Crisis Intervener

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$37.06 - $44.90 / hour
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Temporary
Experienced
Zone: Western Zone
Location: CBCHC - Corner Brook Community Health Centre
Mental Health Crisis Intervener- FACT - Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team
Temporary Full-time Until February 27, 2026, With Possibility of Extension
85475RP1

Hours:

75 (8 hours, 12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby)

0830-1630, 1200-2000, 0830-2030 Hours; Monday to Sunday, evenings and weekends required.

Salary: CGCH35 (CAD37.06 - CAD44.90 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0012807

Posted Date: 2025-06-23

Closing Date: 2025-06-30

Job Demands: By applying for this job, the incumbent acknowledges and understands the regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasional lifting of objects up to 25 lbs.;
Sitting to meet with individuals and work on computer;
Visual or auditory concentration to observe and listen to individuals in need of support;
Adjusted work hours occasionally to facilitate activities outside of regular work hours;
Travel within applicable health zone

Duties: The Mental Health Crisis Intervener is an integral member of the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACTT) that provides intensive mobile services to individuals living with serious mental illness and concurrent related complexities of mental health issues/disorders. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team the position is responsible for providing client assessments and support to individuals in establishing personal recovery plans as well as short and long-term goals. The incumbent will educate and engage clients to manage coping skills, assess empowerment strategies with clients, advocate on behalf of clients, and provide support in conjunction with the FACT team. The successful applicant will consult and work in partnership with local employers, service providers and community agencies in the provision of service to clients of the FACT team.

Qualifications: Knowledge of mental health assessment and intervention techniques; proven ability providing support and education to mental health clients and their families; knowledge of mental illness and addiction from bio-psycho social perspectives, holistic and community approaches; and demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. These qualifications would normally be acquired through successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree or College Diploma in the areas of health, behavioral and/or social sciences fields and experience providing mental health services to clients in the community or acute care setting.

**A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.

Please note that the use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

Competition Number: VAC0012807
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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