Community Mental Health Worker

We are currently hiring a relief part time (0.60 FTE) Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) team at the Rocky Mountain Lodge in Cranbrook, B.C. This relief position is until February 7, 2028 or return of the incumbent.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

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.

Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of the skills required to live successfully in their own homes.

The ideal candidate 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 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.

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

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.

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.

Shifts are days from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Wednesday 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.

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.

If you are trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, apply today!