Community Mental Health Worker - Summer Student - Term Part Time (8 Weeks) - Halifax Campus

Summer Student Term Position - Halifax Campus

Join the Northwood team this summer!

We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at the Halifax Campus for Community Mental Health Worker summer term part-time position.

Positions Details:

Length of the term: 8 weeks

Number of hours: 70 hours bi-weekly - Days

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Start Date: June 8, 2026

End Date: August 3, 2026

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Grade 11 or higher
• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act(1). , and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
• Must have interest in working in Long Term Care

Responsible to the Manager, Community Development & Support

Responsibilities:

• Build supportive, respectful relationships with participants to encourage engagement and reduce isolation
• Learn and apply program approaches that promote functional abilities, including adapting strategies for individuals with dementia and those with mental health challenges
• Assist with therapeutic gardening activities, including planting vegetables and flowers in greenhouse and outdoor garden spaces
• Support participants in harvesting produce, preparing it for use, and participating in produce and plant sales
• Assist with creative expression activities, using art to support self-reflection, communication, and emotional well-being
• Support the delivery of psycho-social education sessions focused on anxiety, depression, and grief
• Observe and report changes in participant well-being, behavior, or safety concerns to program staff
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful program environment
• Follow all privacy, confidentiality, and organizational policies

If these exciting opportunities interests you, please send click APPLY! Include a current resume.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.