Mental Wellness And Recovery Practitioner

The Mental Wellness and Recovery Practitioner provides a broad range of community based mental health services to
clients and their families/caregivers through the provision of direct clinical services, consultation services and
professional and public education. Strives to make mental health a public priority, promoting mental well-being and
reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. Strives to improve access and enhance the
services available and provided to clients while recognizing the need for family participation. The focus of all services
will be based on a resilience and Recovery model of care. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers of all ages, from
young adult to old age, in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.
Work performed by the incumbent will promote community socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, self-help, and
development of natural supports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Social Work; Registered Psychiatric Nurse (other qualifications directly related and experience may

be considered)

• Eligible to practice and maintain active registration with the applicable registering body

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training required or

willingness to obtain within six (6) months

• Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license, access to a vehicle and willing to use it to travel in region throughout the

year

• Two (2) years’ directly related experience

• Familiar with Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and Internet

• Satisfactory employment record required

• Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment

Policy (HR-02-80. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

For a full listing of qualifications please:

• Internal Candidates: Refer to the Job Description which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human

Resources/Job Description, then select the applicable department; or,

• External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy
  

Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,
which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.

We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Using Google Chrome,Apply online at www.northernhealthregion.ca

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Note:In the event of technical difficulties with the online application, please contact Human Resources at
recruiteast@nrha.ca for assistance.