Seniors Mental Health and Substance Use Worker

Position Summary
A permanent part time (0.60 FTE) opportunity exists for a Seniors Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Worker at the Rocky Mountain Lodge in Cranbrook, 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.

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 Seniors Mental Health and Substance Use MHSU 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 elderly persons with serious mental health problems made more complex by age related issues have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services. Using knowledge of geriatric psychiatry and the aging process, the Seniors MHSU Worker provides geriatric mental health assessment, treatment, case management, community support, and as required, urgent response to clients who may, in addition to mental illness, also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Seniors MHSU Worker functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for older individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.

Scheduling Information:

Days of work are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

How will we help you grow?

We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care.

We facilitate employee growth by offering various opportunities and resources. These include training and development programs that enhance skills and knowledge, mentorship opportunities for guidance and support, and promotion avenues based on performance. Regular feedback and performance reviews help employees understand their strengths and areas for improvement, while cross-training and job rotation programs broaden their skill set. Recognition and rewards for achievements boost morale, and support for further education demonstrates commitment to employee development. Cultivating a learning culture encourages continuous improvement and innovation.

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 elderly mental health services environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Current valid B.C. driver’s license (Class V)

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