Mental Health Worker

Job summary

The Mental Health Worker facilitates psycho-social rehabilitation activities and supports clients in their wellness journey. Responsibilities include conducting client assessments, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with community services.

Job details

WE’RE HIRING! Mental Health Worker New Frontier Clubhouse Temporary Full-Time (3 Months) Posting Date: Location: Wage: Hours of Work: Closing Date: September 25, 2026 Surrey, BC JJEP Wage Grid Level 11 ($27.54-$31.61) 35 hours per week October 09, 2026 Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community. POSITION OVERVIEW Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults living with mental illness? At our Clubhouse program, we provide a vibrant, supportive environment where individuals can connect, grow, and thrive. As a Mental Health Worker, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating enriching activities and supporting clients on their journey to wellness through a psycho-social rehabilitation approach. Reporting to the Program Manager, the selected candidate will interview and orient clients while assessing their abilities within the psycho-social rehabilitation framework. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating relevant activities, conducting ongoing assessments of client needs and interests, and maintaining accurate documentation of client progress and financial records. The candidate will ensure the safety and maintenance of equipment, transport clients as needed, and collaborate with other professionals and community services. Additionally, they will evaluate service effectiveness, foster positive relationships with staff and clients, stay updated on industry trends, and contribute to program development and evaluations. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have a diploma in health or social sciences, such as mental health work, recreational therapy, or vocational therapy, along with a minimum of two years of experience in mental health services. A current Level I First Aid certificate is required, as well as a Class 5 driver’s license with the expectation of moving towards a Class 4 driver’s license within 6 months of employment. Existing Class 4 driver’s license considered an asset. Candidates must possess effective facilitation skills and be willing to work shifts, including weekends and evenings. They should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients. Proficiency in written and oral communication is essential, along with the ability to develop program-related reference materials. A commitment to problem-solving, the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, and the capacity to identify sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality are also required. This position is open to all applicants and requires union membership. This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted. The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.

What you’ll do

The Mental Health Worker facilitates psycho-social rehabilitation activities and supports clients in their wellness journey. Responsibilities include conducting client assessments, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with community services.

Requirements

Candidates must have a diploma in health or social sciences and at least two years of experience in mental health services. A valid Class 5 driver's license and a Level I First Aid certificate are required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mental health support
• Psycho-social rehabilitation
• Client assessment
• Activity facilitation
• Documentation
• Crisis intervention
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Confidentiality
• Team collaboration
• First aid
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Program Development
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Community Mental Health Services
• Financial Statements
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Mental Diseases
• Rehabilitation
• Program Management
• Recreational Therapy
• Social Sciences
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Mental Health Worker
• Mental / Behavioral Health Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

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