Community Mental Health Worker | Complex Care Housing

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Kamloops is seeking a Community Mental Health Worker 1 to support clients in their recovery journey. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mental health and substance use issues and provide support within a psychosocial rehabilitation framework. Key offerings include a competitive salary, employer-paid training, and a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Qualifications

• One year recent related experience with mental health and/or substance use problems.
• Ability to model and support daily living skills.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 5).

Responsibilities

• Provide support within a psychosocial rehabilitation framework.
• Engage clients in various community settings.
• Develop and maintain skills for independent living.

Skills

Compassionate

Resourceful

Collaborative

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12

Relevant Certificate

Food Safe certificate

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently hiring a permanent full time Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Complex Care Housing team at the Kamloops Mental Health in Kamloops, B.C.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and collaborative individual to join our team as a Community Mental Health Worker 1. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic, community-based setting and brings a strong understanding of mental health and substance use issues. They are skilled at fostering independence and promoting recovery through psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction principles. This person is patient, non-judgmental, and comfortable working one-on-one with clients in their homes and the broader community. They possess the ability to model and support the development of daily living skills, including wellness management, budgeting, communication, and community access. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who can establish trust and rapport with clients, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and navigate community resources to enhance client outcomes. Strong problem‑solving skills, adaptability, and a commitment to empowering clients in their recovery journey are essential for this role.

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

What will you work on?

The Complex Care Program supports people who face significant mental health and substance use and/or medical challenges that result in difficulty finding and maintaining a home.

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 shifts of work are from 08:30 to 19:30 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 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. If you are trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, apply today!

Qualfications

• 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 (Class 5)

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)