Mental Health Specialist

5 hours ago


Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Interior Health Authority in Lillooet, B.C.

About the Role

This permanent full-time position provides Aftercare services that complement other treatment and recovery services, ensuring people can access long-term, evidence-based recovery-oriented supports in the community. The successful candidate will have lived experience as an Aboriginal person and approach this work through multiple perspectives, honoring Aboriginal identity and spirituality, and medical model interventions (as informed by client preferences).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide assessment, treatment, service coordination, and urgent response to clients with substance use problems/disorders or concurrent substance use and mental health problems.
  • Utilize specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients, and/or their families.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days, and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

Salary Range:

The estimated salary range for this position is $42,270 to $52,810 per annum, effective April 1, 2024.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary package, career growth opportunities, employer-paid training/education, vacation time, Medical Service Plan, insurance premiums, extended health and dental coverage, contribution to Municipal Pension Plan, and a balanced lifestyle.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Lived experience as an Aboriginal person.
  • A strong understanding of Aboriginal identity and spirituality.
  • Experience working with substance use and mental health populations.
  • Strong assessment and treatment skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


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