A relief full-time opportunity exists for a Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Crisis Response Clinician | RCMP Liaison to come and join the welcoming Mental Health Substance Use team at the Nelson Health Centre in Nelson, B.Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We are seeking a self-directed candidate with past and/or current counselling experience, group facilitation experience, good working knowledge and experience in Mental Health & Substance Use, and general competency in concurrent disorders. The successful candidate will have extensive understanding and knowledge of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the client, their family and their community.

The successful candidate will also have extensive knowledge of Indigenous communities and resources, ideally those in the Kootenay areas. Robust mental health and substance use assessment skills, along with the ability to foster collaborative relationships, are essential to success in this role. 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 This position provides community-based services with a moderate level of independence while working in partnership with local RCMP detachments, the Nelson Police Department, and other community partners.

The Crisis Response

Clinician 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 provide direct and indirect mobile crisis intervention and mental health clinical services in order to ensure that persons with serious mental health problems and/or problematic substance use or withdrawal management issues have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.

The Crisis Response

Clinician provides, at the advanced practice level, crisis response, assessment, suicide intervention, short term treatment planning, time limited case management and, as required, rapid 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 Crisis Response

Clinician functions as a primary clinician for short periods of time utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families. Shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Friday. 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...

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 are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, #

📌 Mental Health (Nelson)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 Nelson