Life Skills Outreach Worker

1 week ago

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Interior Health Full time $55,000 - $70,000 per year

Interior Health is hiring a relief part time (0.80 FTE) Life Skills Outreach Worker to join our Mental Health Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) team in Kamloops, B.C. This relief position is until the return of the incumbent.

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?

This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Addictions Team providing a comprehensive array of services within a psycho social rehabilitation framework to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and/or within a harm reduction framework for those with substance use problems/disorders and who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result. This position will provide these services offering a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities inclusive of outreach, community and facility care.

Scheduling Information:

Shifts of work are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Thursday.

About this location/unit

Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) is an evidence based, specialized, holistic and recovery-based approach to providing services to individuals and their families/partners in care affected by first episode psychosis or at risk of experiencing psychosis.

Our goal is to notice the signs of psychosis early and provide support and treatment as soon as possible.

We strive to improve services for young people, and their families, who are in the early stages of psychosis. The program bridges youth and adult mental health services, as well as the hospital and community.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

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 have education and previous experience with mental health and substance use, apply today

Education, Training and Experience:

  • Mental Health Worker Certificate or Human Services Worker Certificate or Addictions Worker Certification
  • Two years recent related experience working with individuals living with mental illness, and/or substance use problems/disorders; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
  • Basic First Aid Certificate
  • Non-violent crisis intervention training
  • Current valid BC Driver's License (Class 5)

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 Diploma/Certificate
  • Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)
  • Upload copy of your First Aid

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