*Rural Adult Mental Health Substance Use Clinician | Child & Youth

Interior Health; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Rural Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician to join their team. This permanent full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Indigenous communities, providing culturally sensitive mental health services. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience in mental health settings, along with a strong focus on assessment and counseling. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with competitive salary, employer-paid training, and generous vacation time. If you're passionate about making a difference in a small-town setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Growth Opportunities

Employer Paid Training

Employer Paid Vacation

Insurance Coverage

Pension Plan Contribution

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and two years of experience in mental health.
• Strong assessment and counseling skills, especially with Indigenous populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate mental health services to clients.
• Conduct assessments, prepare reports, and recommend action plans.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Counseling Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Culturally Sensitive Practice

Education

Master's Degree in Allied Health

Tools

Client Assessment Tools

Job description

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced Rural Adult Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Clinician to join the Child & Youth Mental Health Substance Use team for a permanent full-time position based at the Williams Lake Mental Health Centre in beautiful Williams Lake, B.C.

This is a unique and special opportunity to work with and learn from Indigenous communities and wellness through an Indigenous lens. This position is integrated with Three Corners Health Services Society and engages in regular outreach to Indigenous communities in the N. Secwepemc territory.

What we offer:

1. Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package: We offer a highly competitive salary aligned with industry standards, coupled with an attractive remuneration package.
2. Career Growth: At IH, we are committed to your professional development with clear career progression pathways.
3. Employer paid training/education: We invest in your success by providing in-house professional development courses relevant to your role.
4. Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement): Enjoy generous vacation time, paid in accordance with our collective agreement.
5. Employer paid insurance premiums: We provide essential insurance plans, including life, disability, and extended health coverage.
6. Extended Health & Dental coverage: Our plans include services such as prescription medications, vision care, and dental care.
7. Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan: We contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan for your financial future.
8. Balanced lifestyle: We promote a workplace culture that values flexibility, mental wellness, and personal time.

What will you work on?
This position is for a Child & Youth Mental Health counsellor/clinician providing culturally appropriate services to clients within the Northern Secwepemc First Nation communities. Responsibilities include engaging with culturally sensitive resources, conducting client assessments, preparing reports, and recommending action plans to the Professional Practice Leader and Health Leads within the Northern Secwepemc communities. Clinical counselling is a priority.

The Substance Use Clinician provides assessment, treatment, service coordination, and urgent response to complex clients, frequently with co-occurring disorders. The clinician utilizes a variety of specialized treatment modalities for individuals, groups, and families.

Scheduling Information:
Shifts of work will be Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30 with weekends and statutory holidays off.

Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and counselling skills and a relationship-centred approach to practice. Experience working in community and with Indigenous populations is an asset, along with an understanding of the colonial impacts of assimilation and the residential school experience related to mental health and substance use.

If you are a dynamic, experienced clinician motivated to be challenged professionally, have excellent interpersonal skills, and aspire to create long-term roots in a small-town setting, this is the role for you!

About this location/unit
The Interior Health Mental Health & Substance Use Services’ purpose is to restore, preserve and promote good mental health through sustainable practices.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
We offer a work environment conducive to the growth and development of strong clinical skills, supporting psychological health & safety for all. Join our team and explore our extensive benefits and career growth opportunities in one of Canada’s most beautiful regions.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
Masters degree from an accredited educational institution in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position.

Two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Current valid BC driver’s license. (Class V)

As part of your application, please ensure to:

1. Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
2. Upload a copy of your Master’s Degree