Mental Health and Substance Use Counselling & Treatment Clinician | EPI

Position Summary
Interior Health has an exciting relief part-time (0.82 FTE) Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Counselling & Treatment Clinician opportunity available within our dynamic Mental Health - Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) team based out of the Kiro Wellness Centre in Trail, B.C. This relief position is until September 14, 2027 or 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?

The successful candidate is required to have two years recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment, preferably in healthcare.

The ideal Clinician will have a strong background in mental health care, with experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis. They will demonstrate expertise in evidence-based interventions, case management, and recovery-oriented practices while working collaboratively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. This role requires excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust with young people and their support networks.

A commitment to early intervention, ongoing education, and reducing stigma around mental illness is essential. If you have strong assessment and intake skills and are comfortable responding to crisis situations in the community this could be the right opportunity for 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?

The EPI service is a specialized, multi-disciplinary team who provides evidence based, holistic, age & culturally safe interventions and supports for people experiencing a first episode, or early episodes of psychosis, between the ages of 18 to 30 years and their families.

The Counselling & Treatment Clinician functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific MHSU multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to ensure that persons with serious acute mental health problems and / or problematic substance use issues have access to timely, responsive, evidence based short term treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services. The Counselling & Treatment Clinician provides, at the advanced practice level, assessment, treatment, service coordination, and as required, urgent response to the most complex clients, frequently with co-occurring disorders, who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Counselling & Treatment Clinician functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Tuesday 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.

We strive to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!

Qualfications
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 an alcohol and drug treatment environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5).

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Masters Degree

“Please ensure that all required documentation is uploaded with your application, including your Masters and any other certificates identified in the job posting. Failure to provide the required documentation in a timely manner may result in delays to the hiring process and, if an offer of employment is made, may delay your start date until all required documentation has been received.”