Rural Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Worker | ASTAT

Interior Health; Nakusp; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career growth

Employer paid training/education

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

Interior Health in Nakusp, BC, is seeking a casual Rural Adult Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Worker to join the ASTAT team at the Nakusp Health Centre.

The role focuses on intake assessments, crisis intervention, referral and case management for adults and the elderly with mental health or substance use concerns, delivering compassionate, person-centred care within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Health, Behavioural or Social Science related field from an accredited university.
• Two years’ recent related experience in an alcohol and drug treatment environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid B.C. driver’s license. (Class 5)

Responsibilities

• Intake assessment and crisis intervention.
• Referral and case management for adults.
• Psycho-geriatric support and collaborative community planning.
• Psycho-education with clients and families; liaison with professionals.
• Respond to acute crises and coordinate services.

Skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Psycho-education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health/Behavioural/Social Science

BC driver’s license (Class 5)

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently in search of a casual Rural Adult Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Worker to join the MHSU Adult Short-Term Assessment and Treatment (ASTAT) team at the Nakusp Health Centre in beautiful Nakusp, B.C.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and treatment skills and possess a human caring and relationship-centred approach to practice.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

the Worker functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, whose purpose is to ensure that adults with serious mental disorders and/or substance use have access to responsive, sensitive and relevant assessment and treatment services. The program serves the adult and elderly population that experiences mental health disorders or substance use and impairment in personal, family, financial, occupational and/or social life. This includes individuals with acute psychosis, bizarre behavior, depression, anxiety, complicated grief, suicidal ideation, substance use, substance dependence and concurrent disorders.

The primary duties include intake assessment, crisis intervention, referral, case management, psychogeriatric support, collaborative community planning, psycho-education with clients and their families, and liaison with appropriate professionals. Duties include urgent response intervention to individuals in acute crisis, consultation with other care providers to identify educational needs for the community and subsequent strategies to address these needs, and to coordinate services for adults and elderly with mental health and/or substance use problems.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team presents an opportunity for you to not only advance your professional journey but also to make a tangible impact within our organization and the broader community we serve.

Your contributions will extend beyond the confines of the workplace, as you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant community surrounding us. Whether it's engaging in local events, participating in volunteer opportunities, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of our surroundings, you'll find ample opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment outside of work.

By joining our IH team, you'll have the platform to leverage your skills and expertise for meaningful impact both professionally and personally. Your contributions will not only shape the future of our organization but also enrich the community, leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the confines of the workplace.

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.

At Interior Health, we’re all about giving people room to grow; room to impact; room to make a significant, personal contribution; and room to make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Health, Behavioural or Social Science related field, from an accredited university.
• Two years’ recent related experience in an alcohol and drug treatment environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid B.C. driver’s license. (Class 5)