We are currently seeking a casual Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health (MH) team at the Salmon Arm Health Centre in Salmon Arm, B.C. (This is not at home support position).

Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic, community-based setting and brings a strong understanding of mental health and substance use issues. The successful candidate must be skilled at fostering independence and promoting recovery through psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction principles.

This person is patient, non-judgmental, and comfortable working one-on-one with clients in their homes and the broader community. The successful candidate possesses the ability to model and support the development of daily living skills, including wellness management, budgeting, communication, and community access. This person will be an effective communicator who can establish trust and rapport with clients, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and navigate community resources to enhance client outcomes.

Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a commitment to empowering clients in their recovery journey are essential for this role.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
- Career Growth
- Employer paid training/education
- Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on? The Community Mental Health Worker 1 functions as part of an integrated multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Team and performs a variety of life skills and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing. Reporting to the HCIS Manager or designate,



and in accordance with established treatment plans, this position provides services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework for the assigned client population(s) with severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. This position also provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of the skills required to live successfully in their own homes. The Community Mental Health Worker 1 is expected to engage clients in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Scheduling Information Shifts times are from 08:30 to 16:30, 13:00 to 21:00 hours. Shift types are days and evenings. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

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 skills and a work workplace 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 trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, apply today!

📌 Community Mental Health Worker | Mental Health (Salmon Arm)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 Salmon Arm