We are currently looking for a permanent part time (0.74 FTE) Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Worker to join the Mental Health and Substance Use Access Central-Road 2 Recovery (R2R) team based out of the Kelownа Community Health & Services centre in Kelownа, B.Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled MHSU Substance Use Worker with experience supporting individuals experiencing substance use and/or concurrent mental health and substance use concerns. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in biopsychosocial assessment, treatment planning, individual and group interventions, crisis/risk response, service coordination and transition planning.

Market-competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package Employer paid training/education Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement) Extended Health & Dental coverage Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan About this department/Unit: The MHSU Substance Use Worker supports Access Central, which is a new regional virtual service delivered by a centralized interdisciplinary team based in Kelownа.

Access

Central is a phone line providing seamless and low-barrier support to adults 18+ through their entire substance use care journey. From detox/stabilization to substance use treatment and aftercare, Access Central bridges critical transition points with sustained, tailored, and trauma-informed care planning and coordination to support those struggling with addiction.

The Substance Use





Worker functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific MHSU multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to ensure that persons experiencing substance use problems/disorders or concurrent substance use and mental health problems have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.

The Substance Use

Worker provides assessment, treatment, service coordination, and as required, urgent response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life.

The Substance Use

Worker functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families. Shirt times are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Reasons to Apply at Interior Health...

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong 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. Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor degree from an accredited educational institution in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position. Two years’ recent related experience in an alcohol and drug treatment environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. C. driver’s license (Class 5). #

📌 Mental Health Worker (Part Time) (Kelowna)
🏢 Interior Health
📍 Kelowna