Instructor(s), Community Mental Health Worker Certificate Program (Updated)

Vancouver Island University; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in British Columbia is seeking instructors for the Community Mental Health Worker certificate program, offering courses from January to August 2025. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in a relevant field, have at least five years of experience in community mental health or addictions, and demonstrate a commitment to teaching and student success. The position includes course delivery, student support, and participation in departmental activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Paid holiday time

Professional development opportunities

Pension plan

Well-being initiatives

Flexible work opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years' recent experience in community mental health and/or addictions field.
• Extensive knowledge of Community Mental Health Worker roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to respond to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses in the Community Mental Health Worker certificate program.
• Participate in student support and departmental committees.
• Support students outside the classroom.

Skills

Teaching commitment

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring and training

Proficiency with computer applications

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant health or human services-related field

Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Early Childhood Education and Care, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Education Assistant and Community Support, and a Professional Development and Training department. The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all. The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.

Duties

VIU is seeking instructors to deliver courses within the Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) certificate program for courses offered from January 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025.

Specific courses include:

• CMHW 110 Community Mental Health Worker 1
• CMHW 111 Community Mental Health Worker II
• CMHW 115 Building Therapeutic Relationships
• CMHW 120 Support Strategies
• CMHW 125 Professional Issues
• CMHW 130 Health Care Basics
• CMHW 135 Addictions and Mental Health Issues
• CMHW 140 Practicum

Please specify which course(s) you are applying for in your application. See the Community Mental Health Worker Certificate courses page for course descriptions.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Successful candidates must be familiar with the Community Mental Health Worker role and responsibilities and the BC provincial legislation.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in a relevant health or human services-related field from an appropriately accredited institution and demonstrated experience. An equivalent combination of formal education and directly related experience may be considered.

Extensive knowledge of the skills, knowledge and roles/responsibilities required of Community Mental Health Workers in a variety of institutional, residential, and community environments.

Five years' recent direct experience working in community mental health and/or addictions field, preferably within BC and with knowledge of local/regional resources. Demonstrated skills in educating, mentoring, and training adult learners, preferably in a post-secondary setting.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Ability to carry out the duties as outlined. Ability to work with a high degree of independence while maintaining working relationships with relevant departments and facilities.

Successful candidates will be responsive to diverse cultural, experiential, and educational backgrounds and learning styles. Proficiency with relevant computer applications.

For Practicum: Ability to travel to practicum sites on Vancouver Island.

Preferred Qualifications

Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.