Relief MHSU Outreach Clinician – Kelowna

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and remuneration

Career growth

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental

Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a relief part-time Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Worker for the Community Health & Services Centre in Kelowna, BC. You will join the MHSU Outreach team, providing substance use services and coordination for clients with complex needs and those experiencing homelessness.

The role involves assessment, treatment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to evidence-based supports across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral, or Social Science field relevant to the position.
• Two years' recent related experience in an alcohol and drug treatment environment or equivalent.
• Current valid BC driver’s license (Class 5).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide treatment and service coordination for clients.
• Deliver urgent response when needed and apply evidence-based treatments.
• Act as a primary clinician using various therapies for individuals, groups or families.
• Collaborate with the MHSU multidisciplinary team to support unhoused populations in Kelowna.

Skills

Harm reduction knowledge

MHSU outreach understanding

Client assessment skills

Crisis response ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health / Social Science

Master's degree (optional) in related field

Job description

Interior Health is seeking a relief part-time Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Worker for the Community Health & Services Centre in Kelowna, BC. You will join the MHSU Outreach team, providing substance use services and coordination for clients with complex needs and those experiencing homelessness.

The role involves assessment, treatment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to evidence-based supports across the continuum of care.