07 Nov
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Active Care Youth & Adult Services
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Kamloops
07 Nov
Active Care Youth & Adult Services
Kamloops
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 collaborativelyProvide trauma-informed, person-centred individual and group supportUse harm-reduction and de-escalation strategies during crisesAssist with personal care, appointments, medications,
and life skillsComplete documentation and support home operationsRequirements:Diploma in addictions, mental health, social services, or human servicesTwo years of recent related experience, or equivalent preparationKnowledge of mental health disorders, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance useAwareness of Indigenous history and cultureDecision-making, critical thinking, boundaries, and multidisciplinary teamwork abilitiesApply your mental health, substance use, crisis intervention, and life skills expertise supporting adults in Kamloops.
📌 Mental Health Substance Use Worker (Kamloops)
🏢 Active Care Youth & Adult Services
📍 Kamloops