Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor | MHSU Services

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor to join their mental health team in beautiful Vernon, B.C. This full-time role focuses on supporting clients recovering from mental health and substance use challenges, guiding them through job planning and placement. You will work collaboratively with case managers and community partners to create inclusive work opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary, employer-paid training, and a balanced lifestyle. If you are passionate about helping others rebuild their lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career Growth

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience in providing vocational rehabilitation services to clients.
• Strong understanding of mental health and substance use challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate clients' vocational rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement vocational rehabilitation plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated care.

Skills

Vocational Rehabilitation

Client Advocacy

Job Development

Collaboration

Counselling

Education

Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a relief full time Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor to join the MHSU Services team at the Vernon Health Centre in beautiful and sunny Vernon, B.C. This relief position is until the return of the incumbent.

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.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated professional to join our mental health team. If you have a passion for helping people rebuild their lives through meaningful employment, this role is for you. You’ll work directly with clients recovering from mental health and substance use challenges—guiding them through job planning, search, placement, and ongoing support. You’ll collaborate with case managers, community partners, and employers to break down barriers and open doors to inclusive, competitive work opportunities. If you believe work can be a powerful part of recovery and want to be part of a dynamic, client-centered team, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle
  
  

What will you work on?

This position provides supported employment services to a caseload of clients recovering from severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders who are seeking competitive employment in an integrated community setting by performing duties such as: assessing and evaluating client's vocational rehabilitation needs; developing vocational rehabilitation plans based on individual preferences, needs and abilities; collaborating with Case Managers and members of the multidisciplinary team to integrate vocational goals into mental health treatment plan; providing vocational rehabilitation counselling to clients on an individual basis and in accordance with pertinent legislation and Interior Health’s policies; conducting job development, direct marketing and job search activities in collaboration with community employers; negotiating job accommodations and workplace agreements; and advocating on behalf of the client in accomplishing their goals of returning to the workforce.

Scheduling Information

Shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Friday.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical 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.

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