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Mental Health and Substance Use Worker | Road to Recovery
@ Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, Colombie-Britannique
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Interior Health Authority is hiring a part-time (0.74 FTE) Mental Health and Substance Use Worker for the Access Central Road to Recovery team in Kelowna. The role provides biopsychosocial assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, crisis response and transition coordination for adults with substance use or concurrent mental health concerns. Schedule is 09:00 to 17:00 on set days, with a bachelor's degree and a valid B.C. Class 5 licence required.
Responsabilités :
- Assess clients with substance use and concurrent mental health concerns
- Plan and deliver individual and group treatment
- Coordinate services and transitions across the continuum of care
- Respond urgently to clients in crisis
Résumé des exigences :
- Bachelor's degree in allied health, behavioural or social science
- Two years of recent alcohol and drug treatment experience
- Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Outils et compétences
Avantages mentionnés
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-10-05
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-09
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-10-09
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Intermédiaire |
| Domaine | Services sociaux et communautaires |
| Expérience | 2 an(s) et plus |
| Heures par semaine | 29.6 |
| Horaire | jour |
| Déplacements | avion : aucun · route : minimes |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau, Chez les clients |
| Position | Surtout assis |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English |
| Permis et certifications | Class 5 |
| Permis de conduire | exigé |
| Formation | Baccalauréat (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Allied Health, Behavioural Science, Social Science |
| Avantages mentionnés | Congés payés généreux, Régime de retraite, Formation payée |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Interior Health Authority
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Description complète de l’entreprise
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
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- Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
- 10 028
- Bureaux déclarés
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Autres noms enregistrés
- Interior Health Authority
- Spécialités
- Health Care
- Le profil indique une agence de recrutement
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Taille | 10,001+ employees |
| Siège social | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Type d’organisation | Nonprofit |
| Fondée en | 2001 |
| Spécialités | Health Care |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 1 370 |
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We are currently looking for a permanent part time (0.74 FTE) Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Worker to join the Mental Health and Substance Use Access Central-Road 2 Recovery (R2R) team based out of the Kelowna Community Health & Services centre in Kelowna, B.C.
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 are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled MHSU Substance Use Worker with experience supporting individuals experiencing substance use and/or concurrent mental health and substance use concerns. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in biopsychosocial assessment, treatment planning, individual and group interventions, crisis/risk response, service coordination and transition planning.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, knowledge of evidence-based substance use practices, and the ability to build therapeutic relationships while supporting client self-determination and recovery. Strong communication, collaboration, organization and adaptability are essential to working effectively within a centralized, regional and interdisciplinary service model.
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
About this department/Unit:
The MHSU Substance Use Worker supports Access Central, which is a new regional virtual service delivered by a centralized interdisciplinary team based in Kelowna. This position will support a centralized, regional, coordinated access to substance use bed-based services, including treatment, transition and stabilization, and supportive recovery.
Access Central is a phone line providing seamless and low-barrier support to adults 18+ through their entire substance use care journey. From detox/stabilization to substance use treatment and aftercare, Access Central bridges critical transition points with sustained, tailored, and trauma-informed care planning and coordination to support those struggling with addiction.
What will you work on?
The Substance Use Worker 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 experiencing substance use problems/disorders or concurrent substance use and mental health problems have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services. The Substance Use Worker provides assessment, treatment, service coordination, and as required, urgent response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Substance Use Worker functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.
Scheduling Information:
Shirt times are days and shift times are from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.
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.
If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!
Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Bachelor 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 B.C. 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 Bachelor’s Degree
“Please ensure that all required documentation is uploaded with your application, including your Bachelor’s Degree or 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.”
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