Rural Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Worker | Youth Outreach

Position Summary
An exciting casual opportunity is now available for a Rural Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Worker in Williams Lake, B.C.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and independent mental health professional with critical thinking skills to join our Youth Outreach team.

We are looking for a candidate who is skilled in providing comprehensive mental health and substance use services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have experience in assessing and treating serious mental disorders and substance use issues among youths, including those experiencing acute crises such as psychosis, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.

What we offer:

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

What will you work on?

Our Youth Intensive Case Management teams offer low barrier outreach services to meet you where you are at, without judgment. We will work with you to meet your immediate needs and connect you with supports and services to improve your health and meet your wellness goals.

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:

Shifts of work are Monday to Friday; 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?

Great opportunity to make a difference in a rural community, this is a role where you will grow your autonomous practice and the role is diverse and each day offers a new variety.

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!

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Health, Behavioural or Social Science related field, from an accredited university.

Two (2) years recent related experience in a community mental health and/or substance use setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current valid BC driver’s license.

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
• Upload copy of your Driver’s License (Class V)