Mental Health Community Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Interior Health Full time
Position Overview

We are looking for a dedicated permanent part-time (0.64 FTE) Mental Health Community Support Specialist to be part of our Mental Health Substance Use department.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $31.56 to $33.28 per hour.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive remuneration package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Employer-funded training and education
  • Paid vacation in accordance with collective agreements
  • Medical Service Plan coverage
  • Employer-covered insurance premiums
  • Extended Health and Dental benefits
  • Contributions to the Municipal Pension Plan
  • Support for a balanced lifestyle
Key Responsibilities:

This role will provide support for injectable opioid agonist treatment (iOAT) services.

iOAT is a proven treatment method for individuals with severe opioid use disorder (OUD) who have not responded to oral opioid agonist therapy (OAT).

Injectable treatments have shown to improve retention in care, reduce illicit opioid use, and enhance quality of life.

This service requires that doses be administered in a structured, supervised clinical environment, ensuring sterile supplies and safe conditions, under the guidance of qualified staff trained to manage emergencies.

The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team that offers comprehensive care, including primary health care, mental health support, and psychosocial services such as housing and employment assistance.


The Mental Health Community Support Specialist will collaborate within the Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) healthcare team, focusing on providing timely, evidence-based psychosocial rehabilitation for individuals facing severe mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders.

Shifts will include rotating days and evenings from 13:30 to 20:30 hours.

Impact of the Role:


Becoming part of our team offers the chance to enhance your professional skills while enjoying the personal opportunities available in the community.

Why Choose Interior Health?

We provide a supportive work environment that fosters the development of strong clinical skills and promotes psychological health and safety for all employees.

We encourage a balanced lifestyle that helps you maintain the quality of life you seek.

If you are committed to mental health and substance use support and meet our qualifications, we welcome your interest.


Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:
  • High School Diploma
  • Diploma in a relevant field
  • Two years of recent experience working with clients facing mental health and/or substance use challenges; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Valid B.C. Driver's License
Application Requirements:
  • Submit your resume and cover letter
  • Provide a copy of your Diploma/Certificate
  • Include a copy of your Driver's License (Class V)
Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of mental health issues and treatment for the relevant client population
  • Understanding of recovery principles in mental health
  • Familiarity with community, social, and health resources
  • Ability to assist clients in developing healthy life skills
  • Proficient in managing conflict situations and employing non-violent crisis intervention techniques
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
  • Capacity to build rapport with clients
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Instructional abilities
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Capability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Physical ability to perform job duties
  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications
  • Advocacy skills

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