Mental Health Substance Use Worker
Job in
Kamloops, BC, L2B, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-23
Listing for:
Active Care Youth and Adult Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Crisis Counselor -
Social Work
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Crisis Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Support adults in Kamloops as a Mental Health Substance Use Worker using trauma-informed care and crisis intervention. This is an on-site, 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
- 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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