We now have more details about some mental health job opportunities that are coming to the Dauphin hospital.
Health Minister Cameron Friesen announced yesterday the $1.5 million in funding for the new “Peer 2 Peer Connections” program being developed alongside the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (MSS).
That works out to four full-time positions at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, according to Christine Miner, Manager with Prairie Mountain Health.
The new program will help individuals and families dealing with various mental health diagnoses.
Christine says these types of peer-support programs are quite effective; combining the expertise of trained staff with lived experience of people struggling with mental health and addictions.
We can expect to see the job posting going up soon, and PMH Manager Christine Miner says they are good opportunities for employment for people in the Parkland.
