Community Mental Health Worker | Access Central

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is looking for a part-time Community Mental Health Worker to provide support to clients with mental health and substance use issues in Kelowna. This role involves engaging clients in community settings, performing support duties, and assisting in their recovery process. Applicants must have relevant certificates and experience working with diverse populations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer paid training

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Career Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Certificate in a field relevant to the position required.
• One year recent related experience with mental health and/or substance use problems.
• Ability to support recovery for clients with moderate to severe mental health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Support Access Central virtual service with mental health and substance use support.
• Engage clients in community settings and maintain skills for independent living.
• Perform life skills and general support duties for clients.

Skills

Experience in diverse mental health issues

Knowledge of recovery principles

Ability to handle conflict situations

Use of non-violent crisis intervention techniques

Education

Grade 12

Certificate in relevant field

Food Safe certificate

Current valid B.C. Driver’s License

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a permanent part time (0.47 FTE) Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join the Mental Health and Substance Use Access Central team based out of the Kelowna Community Health & Services centre in Kelowna, B.C.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

Who are we looking for?

A successful candidate will have experience in diverse mental health issues and be able to support the recovery process for those experiencing ongoing Mental Health concerns at a moderate to severe level, affecting ability to function.

The successful candidate will have working knowledge of mental health issues and treatment in the assigned client population(s); working knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness in the assigned client population(s); working knowledge of community, social and health resources and needs to be able to have the ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques and to establish and maintain rapport with clients with a culturally diverse population.

What will you work on?

The Community Mental Health Worker supports Access Central, which is a new regional virtual service delivered by a centralized interdisciplinary team based in Kelowna. These positions will support a centralized, regional, coordinated access to substance use bed-based services, including treatment, transition and stabilization, and supportive recovery.

The Community Mental Health Worker 1 functions as part of an integrated multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Team and performs a variety of life skills and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing. Reporting to the HCIS Manager or designate, and in accordance with established treatment plans, this position provides services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework for the assigned client population(s) with severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of the skills required to live successfully in their own homes. The Community Mental Health Worker 1 is expected to engage clients in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days and shift times are from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s top 100 employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Join our team today!

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Apply today to join our team!

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Certificate in a field relevant to the position (such as, Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.)
• One year recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe certificate required.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License.

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate
• Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)