Rural Adult Mental Health and Substance Use

3 months ago


Williams Lake British Columbia VK, Thompson-Nicola, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Position Summary
An exciting permanent full-time opportunity is now available for a Rural Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Worker. This position works as part of the Primary Care Network serving the N. Secwepemc communities in Williams Lake, B.C.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and independent mental health professional with strong critical thinking skills to join our team. This role primarily involves working with Indigenous communities, often in isolated settings. The successful candidate must be comfortable with frequent travel and capable of working autonomously.

What we offer:

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

What will you work on?


The Rural Adult Mental Health & Substance Use 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 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

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.

For a challenging, growth-oriented career in a beautiful natural setting where balanced lifestyle choices abound, come to Interior Health and join our quest to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the Province of B.C.

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 B.C. 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)

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