Mental Health Substance Use Worker (British Columbia)

Mental Health Substance Use Worker (British Columbia)

24 Oct
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Active Care Youth & Adult Services
|
British Columbia

24 Oct

Active Care Youth & Adult Services

British Columbia

Support adults in Kamloops as a Mental Health Substance Use Worker using trauma-informed care and crisis intervention. This is an in office, casual position.
Working with clinical partners, you will provide life skills and support services to adults experiencing homelessness, substance use, brain injury, mental health disorders, justice involvement, or street entrenchment. The work includes individual support, group activities, safety planning, harm reduction, and crisis response.
Key Responsibilities: Assess, develop, and implement treatment and safety plans collaboratively
Provide trauma-informed, person-centred individual and group support
Use harm-reduction and de-escalation strategies during crises
Assist with personal care, appointments, medications, and life skills




Complete documentation and support home operations
Requirements: Diploma in addictions, mental health, social services, or human services
Two years of recent related experience, or equivalent preparation
Knowledge of mental health disorders, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use
Awareness of Indigenous history and culture
Decision-making, critical thinking, boundaries, and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities
Apply your mental health, substance use, crisis intervention, and life skills expertise supporting adults in Kamloops.

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📌 Mental Health Substance Use Worker (British Columbia)
🏢 Active Care Youth & Adult Services
📍 British Columbia

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