Case Worker - Assertive Community Treatment

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) in Campbell River seeks a Case Worker for Assertive Community Treatment. You will join an interdisciplinary team providing assessment, intervention, and outreach to clients with mental health and addiction needs.

Travel between sites may be required; a valid BC driver's license is necessary. This casual position emphasizes recovery-focused, harm-reduction approaches within VIHA's framework.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline and up to two years related experience.
• Understanding of mental health and addiction issues; knowledge of legislation and services.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, and referral for clients.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team using harm-reduction approaches.
• Travel between sites; valid driver’s license may be required.

Skills

Addiction treatment

Mental health

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Problem solving

Empathy

Tech literacy

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Mental illness/addiction education

Post-secondary health discipline

Tools

Windows software

Job description

Case Worker - Assertive Community Treatment - (237020)

Campbell River Mental Health & Addiction Services (CRMHAS) - Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

Oct. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator or designate, works within the organization's framework and standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery harm reduction focused model, as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team, the Case Worker provides assessment, intervention, treatment, outreach and/or detoxification and/or recovery consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol & drug addiction problems and their caregivers/families.

Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and Valid Driver's License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Recognised post basic education related to mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction; up to two (2) years recent related experience.

An understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection legislation; knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with VIHA's framework and standards within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy in working with addiction clients.
• Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize workload.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows based software.