Mental Health and Substance Use Worker | Access Central

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Kelowna seeks a part-time Mental Health and Substance Use Worker. The role involves providing assessment, treatment, and service coordination for clients facing substance use challenges. With competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for passionate mental health professionals committed to community wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Employer-paid training

Extended health and dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Must have experience in mental health and substance use treatment.
• Ability to provide assessment and treatment coordination.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in substance use recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support regional access to substance use services.
• Provide assessment and treatment to clients.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Skills

Experience in mental health and substance use

Assessment and treatment planning

Service coordination skills

Knowledge of evidence-based practices

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree in social work, psychology or relevant field

Job description

We are currently looking for a permanent part-time (0.42 FTE) Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Worker 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 opportunities
• Employer-paid training and education
• Employer-paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer-paid insurance premiums
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

Who Are We Looking For?

The MHSU Substance Use Worker supports Access Central, a new regional virtual service delivered by a centralized interdisciplinary team based in Kelowna. This position will support regional, coordinated access to substance use bed-based services, including treatment, transition, stabilization, and supportive recovery.

What Will You Work On?

The Substance Use Worker functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) healthcare team and a specific MHSU multi-disciplinary team. The goal is to ensure that individuals experiencing substance use problems or concurrent substance use and mental health issues have access to timely, evidence-based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.

The Substance Use Worker provides assessment, treatment, service coordination, and urgent response when required to clients who may also have serious impairments in physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social domains. The Worker functions as a primary clinician utilizing various specialized treatment modalities and therapies for individuals, groups, and families.

Scheduling Information

Shifts are during the day, from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and skill development, supporting psychological health and safety for all. We provide opportunities for a balanced lifestyle to help you maintain your desired quality of life.

If you are an experienced mental health professional passionate about helping our community, apply today!